When I saw the topic of this Sunday’s Post, I wondered if I should go out and find someone working; however, I remembered I had shot quite a few images of people at work during my stay in China last summer.

I find it interesting that I still have not gotten comfortable taking similar pictures here in my own city and country. I guess there’s something about being a tourist that gives me (in my mind) license to shoot just about anything.

And now, I’m off to the gym before returning to my work, prepping my lessons for the week. I hope you all have a satisfying and productive work week.

Laoshan Moutain near Qingdau: The aroma of her food was enticing, but I passed on it. Now I wish I’d indulged.

Beijing: I think he has a difficult job.

Beijing: This soldier stands guard at the Forbidden City. He looks so young and alone.

Beijing: He makes beautiful china in the Hutong area; unfortunately, I could not afford any of the beautiful pieces.

Beijing: She cooked my delicious meal when I dined in a private residence in the Hutong area.

Qingdau: She was working so hard to sell her ears of corn.

Beijing: My tour guide through the Forbidden City…I’d been in the country only two days and was still afraid that I’d get lost, but he made sure that I was safe. His English is nearly flawless and his talks were informative and interesting.

Beijing: Olympic village, just outside of the Bird’s Nest, on his way to another job.

Feicheng: Diane, one of the participants in my workshop, teaching her students as they prepare for their English exams.

Feicheng: I understand that this is a nightly event in the city where I worked. I walked around the city only twice in the 4 weeks I worked there; I spent my evenings in the hotel, usually preparing the next day’s lesson. This summer, I vow to experience more of the local life.

Shanghai: I bought some of his bread and was surprised that it tasted salty, and not sweet like the Indian Fry Bread that is sold in Arizona.