When A and I discovered we could see the pickled body of Chairman Mao on display at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Tiananmen Square, we were all over it. However, our first attempt was foiled by our lack of identification. Neither of us had our passports on us, plus the guidebook had the visiting hours wrong.
Score: Chairman Mao 1; The Tandem Bike 0.
Our second attempt was much more organized. We both had i.d. Our times were spot on. We figured out where to stash our stuff (no cameras or drinks allowed). But at the bag-check counter, I was greeted with a very unhelpful, “No slipper.” The lady pointed to my flip-flops. Apparently, Chairman Mao requires a more dignified form of footwear.
Score: Chairman Mao 2; The Tandem Bike 0.
Tomorrow will mark attempt number three. To be continued…
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