No winter in Shenzhen this year

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This past week saw some freak warm weather in Shenzhen. The tempuratures reached the high 70's (25-26 in Celcius). According to the local weather bureau, Shenzhen's weather this year has been too hot to be considered a "true winter," which is defined as at least five consecutive days below 50 degrees (10 in Celcius). The winters in Shenzhen are generally much more pleasant than those in Iowa, but out of the four winters I've spent here, this is without a doubt the mildest. I'm definately not complaining!

The weather was so beautiful and the skies were so clear that I couldn't resist snapping a view pictures. I hope all of you back in cold cold Iowa enjoy them!

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Photos

Shenzhen
View from my bedroom window. The tall green building is the DiWang Building. It's the tallest building in Shenzhen and I believe is one of the top 20 tallest buildings in the world.

Shenzhen with fluffy clouds
Same view, different day

More clouds
A beautiful day like this cries out "Take my picture!" The mountains in the background are part of Hong Kong.

Shenzhen city, Iowa clouds
I always think of these as "Iowa clouds," because they are so common there. This is the first time I've ever seen them in Shenzhen.

I love clouds!
Taken from the bus stop while I was waiting for the bus. The other people at the bus stop were thinking, "Weird foreigner, taking pictures of the sky!"

First kites of the year
This is LianHua Shan Park and the little black spots in the sky are kites. What better activity on the most beautiful day of the year?

It's hot outside - Time to turn on the fountains!
Outside Shenzhen Children's Palace

The local park
A view from my bedroom window of the neighborhood park.

Kindergarten Playground
A view from my bedroom window of the kindergarten playground located next to my building. In the mornings I can watch the little 4-year-olds practicing kung fu. It's so cute!

Comments

[Cori]

Not Fair!
Winter has taken over IOWA. If it isn't below zero - then it is snowing every other day! I am sure your poor mother is snowed in!