During the three and a half weeks I spent in China, we were given a chance to converse with a cross-section of people in their homes. One of our most memorable home visitations was with this proud Tibetan woman, who spoke at length to us of life in one of the most world’s most distant outposts. What struck me most was the similarity of the vivid, forthright primary colors that envelope her, and the positive, outgoing nature of her personality. Her demeanor seemed to match those strong colors in her clothing and upholstery. In spite of her age, she is strong and alert. She stands with one hand open, the other holding her ever-present prayer beads. I found myself comparing the young woman featured in the Tibet travel poster on the wall to the lady of this house. Both women display strongly positive attitudes, and both are dressed in similarly colorful traditional Tibetan costumes. Yet one is older and very much present, the other younger and ephemeral. Tibet is a region still remote, impoverished, and considerably distressed. Yet this portrait can show us another side of Tibet -- a look into the spirit of its people.