The Forbidden City

Construction began on the palace complex in the early 15th century...85 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Unfortunately, today was extremely hot and muggy, and we only spent a few hours at a site that really deserves a day. Scottie didn't spend so much time relishing the history...but was fascinated by apparently ancient pebbles and brick pieces among the old tiles of the gigantic brick paved square.

You might not notice at first glance, but the third picture (with Hyrum and Scottie) features two trees that have grown together as one. Two individual trunks with one branch system. A perfect marriage...