Sunday, September 16, 2007

9/14 Beijing


We went to the Temple of Heaven in the rain this morning. It was absolutely poring. Everyone there has an umbrella which made for a beautiful sight. It was hard to enjoy the sights with the discomfort of soggy feet and the awkward navigation with umbrella in hand. I felt closed off by the barrier my umbrella created for me. I did less socializing and more introspective thinking. I was a bit miserable from the elements but feel it was good for me to experience the temple under those conditions. It was raining from the heavens but I was protected, able to contemplate the experience. It was good inspiration for my final project.

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