Blue sky days

Today is a blue sky day in Beijing! This means the sky was clear and we could see the sun, blue sky, and white clouds! Whenever a day like today occurs everyone appears to be extra happy and comments on the beautiful sky! During my entire time here in Beijing we have had a handful of blue sky days but they are not often. Why? Because often the sky is blanketed by the pollution and smog, creating a haze throughout the city. There are mornings when I wake up and look out my window and I cannot tell if it is foggy and about to rain or if it is just the smog. Therefore, I always take my umbrella just in case! Beijing has responded to this smog by limiting the days which cars can drive on the road. Depending on the ending digit of their license plates, cars must be left parked at home one day a week. Locals have complained about the inconvenience this brings to their daily commutes but I believe that everyone would like more blue sky days! Either way Beijing is still a wonderful city filled with exciting people, places, and culture! I hope my last few days are filled with more blue sky days!