For the Terry Prachett fans this is, unfortunately, not about “the luggage”, maybe his greatest character. No, it is the story of preparing to take a train.

It is Friday morning as I write this. On Saturday morning we take a train to Zhengzhou on our way to Luoyang.

In a few minutes we will leave our luggage at the front door. It will be whisked away and available to us Saturday night. Take a change of cloths with us we are advised. Luggage must be sent one day ahead.

Security requirements are the reverse of the USA TSA. All liquids, creams, must be in the hand luggage. They cannot be checked. Knives in the packed luggage are ok. Luggage should be locked. If, during a security check they need to look inside they will just break the lock.

Carry onto the train is limited to 5 kg. hell, I have that much in electronics itch me 🙂

The picture below, from the hotel room, is just filler but shows the local Hutong.

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