In the Forbidden City

Bit of a slow connection here at the Holiday Inn Lido in Beijing, so this will not be long.

The only thing about Beijing that has not changed since I was last here nearly 20 years ago are Tianamen Square (same long lines for Mao's tomb) and the Forbidden City which is still breathtaking. Beijing is huge, cold, traffic congested (mule carts and bicyles share the roads), still poor, and utterly fascinating. Also darned cold.

Having fun working with the dedicated staff and students at the International School of Beijing.  Hammered out the beginnings of an Essential Agreement on how every teacher will approach research yesterday. Hope to be able to share it soon.

School entrance. Beautiful place, inside and out.