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Warming up

Marion, Peter and I were really enjoying the heat of the kang and thawing out our mitts and outer clothing. The waitress wasn't too impressed and made it be known that we were to clear ourselves and our things off- No fun with her!
Harbin

January 9th 2010
Coming from northern Alberta, we know what cold is. And when it is cold, a person bundles up, sits in front of the television (or fireplace) and drinks hot chocolate - or other warm beverage. It was not in my range of thinking that I would be heading out to the airport for a trip to Harbin- to check out an Ice Festival - on New Year's day, with the temperature at our destination a frosty -39 Celci ... read more
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