This week’s edition definitely falls under the heading of packing light on our travels. In 2023, I was lucky enough to meet with one of my work teams in Beijing, China. First of all, it was wonderful to spend the week with the team, as it was my first time to meet all of them in person. This also was my first time visiting China, making this a voyage of discovery and exploration.
One of the local managers was gracious enough to guide me through the Forbidden City. At that historic site I captured this shot…
The entire, ancient Imperial City complex is a stunning location to visit; everywhere you turn, you can sense what might have taken place there. Many local visitors will dress up in the style of the dynasties and take their pictures.
What caught my eye in this particular moment was the anachronism of period costume and smartphones. It’s one of those little things that made me smile!
Of course I took lots of photos during my trip, so there will be opportunity to write some blog posts about the entire experience. I very much enjoyed my travels in China, even though I only got to see a small part.