It’s About Time

Posing for shot in front of memorial

After spending one week in Beijing, we made our trip to Harbin, a place where many almost immediately shake to tell us it’s a terribly cold place.

Doubtless, it is a cold place but not unlike Dunbar, Wisconsin, or St Paul, MN, where we had lived for 6 years in total.  Of course, Harbin pale in terms of amount of snow – dismally little.  I was disappointed because I had wanted to play with Amanda and teach her how to make snow man and snow angel. Oh well, maybe next trip to the States.

Harbin, is renowned for her ice-sculpting competition.  These folks could carve almost any creatures out of block of ice. 

Along with it is the snow sculpting competition on Sun Island.  This city is close to Russian border and thus according to folks there are many Russians that come during summer for trading.  True to form, the ice sculptures were magnificent.  Technorati Tags: China, Harbin, Holiday

This afternoon I collected my Yamaha LJ-16 (mini-jumbo) from the Yamaha Music store.  The finishing was great and the sound I must say, is wonderful.  When plucked, the tone was crisp and clear. When strummed it is able to project loudly without buzzing and strained.  I haven’t even sent it for setup yet. I’m happy with my selection over LL-16 though I’m sure it is also great sounding as a dreadnought. 

Hmm… I wonder how a LL36 really sound like