The pollution situation here was a big story the first several days of the Games, including the bleak-looking skies the Friday of the Opening Ceremonies.
The last couple of days, however, the skies have cleared and the "look" of the Olympics couldn't be more different.
The pictures show the stark contrast between the afternoons of Friday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 15.
Beijing on Aug. 8
Beijing on Aug. 15 The last two days, the common areas between the major venues of the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the National Indoor Stadium (where gymnastics is held) were filled with visitors taking pictures.
It was especially crowded with the good weather and the start of track and field competition.
Reflections from Kansas Citians in China
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For this to clear out, we need a major cleaning to do. And being clean and green secures ones health. mesa pest control