[Jay TenBrink]

Al,

Was this photo taken in Badaling or Mutanyu? I got to see both during my 8 weeks in China in 2007 and 2008 and throughly enjoyed them.

Being tall and blonde (well, I used to be more blonde) I was also a rare sight and was approached by kids who wanted to have their picture taken with me.

Travel can certainly make one's life richer. I have been fortunate to travel to some very interesting places with my job as an engineer (the artic circle, death valley, Europe, South Africa, and now China).

I hope no prospective engineers think that engineers have to stay in the office all day. I'm sure some do stay home, but most I know do get to see the counrty and the world if they choose.

See you in Atlanta,

Jay