The Great Wall of China

On my youngest daughter's first birthday I was in China. I made this sign and carried it with me across the globe so that while I missed her first birthday she would at least have some great photos when she was older.
Yes that is me wearing an American flag Beret in China.
Yes that is me wearing an American flag Beret in China.

I took the sign to a few other places also.

Making new friends.

The folks I traveled to China with stayed a bit away from me throughout the trip as I never took off my USA Flag beret once.
I think some of them were very nervous.
I wasn't.
I think some of them were very nervous.
I wasn't.
A factory dedication.

This trip was taken to celebrate the opening of a new factory in China for one of the companies I work with.
I gave an opening ceremony speech.
I gave an opening ceremony speech.
Still making new friends.

This was how I got up to the Great Wall. I think it was just as old as the Great Wall!

I can't even guess the last time they did any maintenance on any part of this.
One of the wonders of the world.

I must confess standing on the Great Wall is an amazing experience.
If you have some time one day read about when, why and how it was built.
If you have some time one day read about when, why and how it was built.

A speech I gave in Vietnam


A side walk cafe. No joke.

This is the infamous Hanoi Hilton where Senator John McCain was a prisoner for more than 5 years during the Vietnam war.

Despite the propaganda put out the Hanoi Hilton was hell. It was so bad Senator McCain twice tried to kill himself.

Typical traffic in Vietnam.

Sidewalk shops.


Scooters and motorcycles seem to be the primary mode of transportation.

Yes that is what it is.


Don't ask.
