pics of Harbin

Harbin was a lot of fun and despite the cold (around -14 C.) it was more comefortable there than in Shanghai because they have central heating. It was amazing to see these ice and snow sculptures especially at night with the lights on. Every year their theme is in relationship to another country. This year was France, last year was Canada. I hope you enjoy the pictures and I will have pictures from my trip to Hong Kong probably tomorrow or the next day.
The Eiffel Tower in China.

The Forbidden City

This is one of the Canadian Sculptures

This is a view of the ice festival just as the lights were being turned on. Lydia walked up the ice stairs to the ice acropolis and got this pic. It really is beautiful to see.

Moira and I rode around in this sleigh.

Polar Bear swimmers

Although this is I believe Emma sliding down the hill, I slid down this hill also. I don't actually have that picture yet but I will post it when it is e-mailed to me. The hill is solid ice and they had little pads to sit on. This hill is at the sight of the polar bear swimmers spot.

Hiding in the trees

My friends playing in the snow

The Ice Bar