CHINA:

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

 "Once in a lifetime.."

Seems a cliche

Until...

A once in a lifetime

opportunity

arrives. 

                                                

My invitation 

was 

an honor.

Kind

heartfelt

generous

Extended by

One of my former students

and his family.

A once in a lifetime

opportunity

To visit

 China.

What I found 

there

was

another world

unexpected

ancient curves

juxtaposed 

against

futuristic geometry

luxury brands

battling

knock offs

 on motorbikes

and rick shaws

on foot

and in luxury cars

shopping

as art

art

as fashion

polite aggression
wordless frustration
and
smiling patience 
waiting
in line
on the street
in traffic knots

public exercise
family dining
joyful community

respect
honor
humility

I am 
forever
grateful

 with love to Chutian Zhong and AMAZING his family