This was our last trip before leaving China. We really wanted to see the terra cotta warriors, and it turned out to be a really good choice. In additions to the warriors, we saw a tomb, a hotsprings, Wild Goose Pagoda, and a little bit of the city. Of course being in China for Chinese New Year meant alot of fireworks and celebrating. I especially enjoyed watching people send flame-powered paper lanterns soaring into the night sky as wishes for good luck. I wonder how the men are faring whose lantern flew into a tree and caught fire.
-Xian Album Link
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16 March, 2010
15 March, 2010
Harbin Ice Festival, 2.2010, Heilongjiang Province, China
This was also a good weekend. We toured the city with its Russian influence, visited the Tiger Park, and saw the ice and snow sculptures at the Ice Festival. The giant parka/puffy vest combo kept my torso toasty, but my fingers and toes were suffering in the end. It was pretty chilly.
-Harbin Ice Festival Album Link
-Harbin Ice Festival Album Link
Wanlong Ski Trip, 1.2010, Hebei Province, China
Overall a successful weekend, overlooking the fender bender and Klaus's broken collarbone--two unrelated incidents. Bitterly cold, but beautifully sunny, decent snow and good intermediate slopes.
-Wanlong Ski Trip Album Link
-Wanlong Ski Trip Album Link
10 January, 2009
Hong Kong and Macau, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2008
We spent a couple of days in Hong Kong at the end of September, also fitting in a day trip to Macau. We thoroughly enjoyed the cities--Hong Kong with its English influence, Macau with its Portugese, and both with a flavor of China much different from Beijing.
22 June, 2007
Beijing, China, May 2007
In mid-May, I accompanied Morten on a business trip to Beijing. We were able to do some sight-seeing as well as attend the Vestas global company party. I had a great time on my first trip to China. There are several links following where you can view my photos by event.
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