Tucked away up in China’s frigid northeast is a small ski resort area called Yabuli. The name Yabuli comes from the Russian for “apple fields.” The Manchu nobles used the area as a hunting ground during the Qing dynasty. The DH and I spent two days at Yabuli over the Chinese New Year this past February. [...]
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What a day, what a day. I don’t even really know where to start. The DH and I woke up at six this morning in order to try to get a train to Yabuli, China’s biggest ski resort, located about two hours southeast of Harbin. We did make the train, but with standing only seats. [...]
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To the slopes! Errr… slope? Errr… hill? To refresh your memory: The Ski hill at Yi Shui It’s really more of a gentle rise, isn’t it? We approached our ski adventure with no expectations. We were just excited to get out of Linyi. We knew ahead of time the snow was artificial and since there [...]
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The Part With The Demon Water Slide From Hell Let me just start by saying the DH ate dog meat on this trip. In his defense, it was cold and he was competing in a timed downhill ski competition.* Maybe he needed the strength. Maybe he’s just cruel and unjust. Everyone else at the table [...]
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Skiing? In Shandong Tomorrow the DH and I have been invited on a “ski adventure” somewhere in Shandong Province. There will be underground caves, a ski slope with artificial snow and god knows what else. Although it is all a big unkown, it will be fun to get out of little Linyi for the day. [...]
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Make that PhotoS Friday, since I’m posting a photo essay! Here’s an overview of the weekend we spent in Whistler, British Columbia a few weeks ago. Base of Blackcomb Mountain, the mountain right next to Whistler The View Down DH on Blackcomb with Whistler Mountain Behind Top of Blackcomb *** This is where we stayed: [...]
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This morning the DH is off to ski and I am here in our sweet little condo surfing the Internet. I am such a chicken. I went with DH to rent his boots, poles & skis and then watched liked an expectant mom as he skied off to the lift – conveniently located steps away [...]
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I'm an American expat living on the fringe of Chinese society. Thanks to a lifetime spent moving around, I often feel like an outsider. This blog explores life in Beijing, China, the occasional aviation topic, expat issues, random travel experiences and interesting things I see, read and hear. If you want to know more about my latest hobby, visit Sewing on the Fringe, where I blog about learning to sew in Beijing. And for daily documentation of Beijing's ever changing air quality, visit My Beijing Window. And, yes, I do wear my santa hat year-round. ;)
