why I love rain

Yesterday was a great day, actually it was better than great, it was a b-e-a-utiful day in Beijing. It was sunny with a little breeze, temperatures in the mid 70’s F and people were all smiles on the street. There was something special in the air. You could smell it, you could taste it, this was a special day. Why? We had rain the day before! Yes, simple as it sounds, we had rain but that made all the difference. It cleared up the skies and not just a little bit. Take a look at the attached picture taken from my office on the 8th floor and looking down at the Tsinghua University campus. I could finally see the second and thirth mountain ridge in the distance. Never saw them before. Heck, I can rarley see any mountain at all. Actually, it was so special that people who have been in the building for close to a year, had to admit it to me, that is was also their first time that they saw the second and third mountain ridges. And the amazing thing is, those mountains are not that far, maybe 30 min driving the most. When I come back from Japan next week, I’ll post another picture that will show you how the view is on a regular day.
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures: a rare occasion that not only seems to transform the city but also its people. No surprise, I ended up at a coffee shop, sitting outside and watching people smile. I love the smell of fresh air and not having to taste the dust. And that’s how the cookie crumbles.