Taxi Ride to Sun City Apartments in Beijing

The gentleman driving me from the airport spoke no English, but I was able to phone my landlord and she was able to give him directions. If I wasn't awake at the time that I entered my taxi, I sure was from the moment he began driving. I knew that I was in for an exciting experience. This driver was clearly experienced and knew how to "drive". I felt as though I was watching a car chase in a movie. He wove his way in and out of traffic with pinpoint accuracy. It was both thrilling and a little nerve-racking, but at no point did I ever feel that my life was in danger. He taught me that pedestrians definitely didn't have the right of way. It doesn't even matter if the walk sign says, "walk". It really means, "Walk at your own risk."