In awe of Beijing: a reminder that age cannot wither her

Even though I'd only flown halfway around the planet, I felt like I was a world away when I first came to China. It was as if I'd fallen asleep on the plane and had woken up on Mars. It was all so exciting.

The wonder of China hasn't changed over the past three years. But I have.

I haven't become the least bit bitter or cynical. Generally speaking, I wake up a little happier every day I stay in China, albeit very accustomed to my surroundings.