The National Day holidays in China provided an opportunity for everyone to spend some time with family and friends. Time well spent with family and friends are vital for a work/life balance which is many times neglected in the high pressures of today’s world.
Although many people travel abroad to other countries or travel great distances to reunite with family, my holidays were spent more closer to Shanghai, mainly around TaiHu Lake. My family and I spent time camping on various shores of TaiHu Lake, took in the local food of Jiangsu and visited some scenic spots like an ancient wood carved residence and some other villages. During our camping trip, I was able to barbeque some meals that is a favorite of my family.
The holidays were a good break to spend time with family, and family time is always precious. It is not what you do or where you go, it is the time spent together that matters.