So remember when I said “gee it sure is smoky out here?” Apparently Harbin had an AQI (Air Quality Index) of ~273 over the weekend. 90 or so is the average. No idea why – my thought at the time was that it resulted from refiring the winter coal plants, used to heat the city. Regardless, I came down with a cold/sinus infection thing. No worries – after doses of mystery-over-the-counter-antibiotics (no Rx required!), needles, and super hot peppers, I’m on the mend. Even in such a condition, I am willing to trek to All-you-can-eat-Brazilian BBQ to entertain people who wish to see me away. Such a chore. Sigh. They were even able to put up with the sick face: