Chinese family at the Great Wall. July, 1987.
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I went to China for the first time in 1987, and our hosts took us to the Great Wall near Beijing. Back then there weren’t a great many foreigners visiting the wall, and there were relatively few of what I would call ordinary Chinese there.
But then I saw the young family in the picture above. They were very simply dressed, but they took in the Great Wall with the same mixture of awe and amazement that we foreigners did. They were obviously proud of China, its history, and its accomplishments. On that day I was happy to be a part of their world.
Senior Moments 
September 29, 2009 at 5:57 am |
This is such a wonderful picture George. You can see the awe in their faces…makes me wonder where they are today?!?
September 29, 2009 at 7:21 am |
I can’t imagine seeing a sight like that. Maybe I will one day.
September 29, 2009 at 8:21 am |
You must have had an interesting time in China from things you have said before. They do look very intent and are a beautiful picture of family.
September 29, 2009 at 8:23 am |
very interesting, George. Nice photo. My Mother went to China about 8 years ago, and was very impressed. MB
September 29, 2009 at 9:32 am |
Beautiful shot!
September 29, 2009 at 10:47 am |
What a lovely shot! My daughter is going to China in a few months and I’m really looking forward to seeing her photos when she returns!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a great day!
Sylvia
September 29, 2009 at 11:39 am |
George: My son took his band there last year and played on the Great Wall. I am going to travel with them on the trip next year to Germany, Austria and Italy.
September 29, 2009 at 11:59 am |
this is a wonderful capture…i visited china in the 80s too. it was quite different from today’s china.
have a great day.
September 29, 2009 at 12:19 pm |
Nice story. Wonderful picture. Together a real jewel.
September 29, 2009 at 1:41 pm |
What a lovely photo. I wonder what that family is doing today.
September 29, 2009 at 2:42 pm |
that boy sipping juice from the box is probably on his way to becoming a ceo today.
lovely post. i am so envious. i have always dreamed of visiting china.
September 29, 2009 at 4:47 pm |
Must have been a wonderful experience on that part of the world.
September 29, 2009 at 5:16 pm |
What a lovely family photo! I am sure it is an awesome place to see. Thanks for sharing!
September 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm |
What a great shot you captured of this family – I can see the emotions on all 3 of their faces!
September 29, 2009 at 9:18 pm |
beautiful family. i always dream of seeing the great wall of china and i would definitely love to explore more of the place. thanks for sharing.
September 30, 2009 at 4:14 pm |
What great memories you must have from that trip.