Fiona Scannell

Travel photos

Forbidden City

 

Portrait of Mao outside the Forbidden City. Repainted every year, he is said to look younger all the time.

Portrait of Mao outside the Forbidden City. Repainted every year, he is said to look younger all the time.

 

Restoration at the Forbidden City, in preparation for Summer 2008.

Restoration at the Forbidden City, in preparation for Summer 2008.

 

It took me a while to realize that this meant something like 'access to water for fire hoses here.'

It took me a while to realize that this meant something like 'access to water for fire hoses here.'

 

The Forbidden City.

The Forbidden City.

 

Rooftops in the Forbidden City.

Rooftops in the Forbidden City.

 

Hana in the Forbidden City.

Hana in the Forbidden City.

 

Our tour guide, with the flag -- and many other tourists in the background.

Our tour guide, with the flag — and many other tourists in the background.

 

Ahhh, history... brought to you by American Express.

Ahhh, history… brought to you by American Express.

 

Me in the Forbidden City.

Me in the Forbidden City.

 

See the little animals?

See the little animals?