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Ya Ya Yabuli

March 26, 2010

in China, Travel, Yabuli

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.

The [...]

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Now From Yabuli

February 15, 2010

in China, Travel

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. Luckily, [...]

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The Adventure at Yi Shui – Part Two

January 21, 2010

in China, Travel

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 aren’t any towering mountains [...]

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The Adventure at Yi Shui – Part One

January 19, 2010

in China, Travel

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 (a [...]

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On an Adventure

January 15, 2010

in China

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.
I’ll report [...]

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Whistler Weekend

February 20, 2009

in Canada, Photo Friday, Travel

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
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This is where we stayed:

The Aspens on Blackcomb – Ski In/Ski [...]

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Aprés Ski Anyone?

February 7, 2009

in Canada, Travel

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 from [...]

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