Virtual Triggered Memories

Posted on November 28, 2022 by vanbraman

This afternoon I was in a virtual meeting with colleagues from Asia which triggered some memories.

Singapore Flyer - Ferris Wheel - Singapore - Tallest Ferris Wheel - Singapore FerryOne of my colleagues made me think of several trips to Singapore over the years.

Gaoqiao, Song Dynasty, China, Old BridgeI thought about some trips to Shanghai.

Badaling, Great Wall of China, Ming Dynasty Wall, Reconstructed WallDuring one of my trips to Shanghai I also visited our office in Beijing and was able to see the Great Wall.

Seoul, South Korea - New and Old - Palaces and Skyscrapers - January in SeoulI also thought of Seoul, especially as one of my colleagues will be visiting our office here early next year.

Tokyo Skyline, Sunset, Edo Castle, Tokyo, Tatsumi-yaguraAs the post comes to an end, here is a sunset in Tokyo near the Edo Castle.

Whenever I have meetings with colleagues from other countries I have memories flood back if I have visited there.

Steven

 

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Let the Decorations Begin

Posted on November 27, 2022 by vanbraman

Thanksgiving is now past and it is time for Christmas decorations.

holiday decorations, christmas, blowup decorations, christmas lights I have already been seeing them, even before Thanksgiving. However, they have really started popping up this weekend.

christmas decorations, christmas, decorations, best of showI know that I won’t see a display at this house in the neighborhood, as the house has changed hands. However, there will still be plenty of displays nearby.

Holiday decorations, 2021, front yard, blow up decorationsI am not sure yet whether I will have a display in my yard. Usually by this time my neighbor has asked if they can use part of my yard.

Christmas decorations, lights, holiday decorationsI have seen some simpler displays going up and I look forward to taking some pictures in a couple weeks while out for a walk.

Weihnachtspyramide, Jena, Christmas, Germany, Ferris WhellQuite often I travel in December and am not home to see the local displays slowly come up. I leave for a trip and return to see a transformation. However, during the past couple years I have not been traveling. I will miss seeing the Christmas decorations in the Christmas markets in Germany.

Steven

 

 

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