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We had a surprise snowstorm during Chinese New Years. Lin’an doesn’t usually get snow, or enough to build a snowman, but some artistic soul managed to sweep enough together to make this snowman.  It’s not quite coal and a carrot, but they did a good job with what they had.

A few days ago Ryan took part in the Life of a Day project. It’s a project where people all over the world were invited to film their life on July 24th, and upload the video on Youtube. The filmmakers will then edit pieces together and the film will premiere at Sundance in 2011. Ryan [...]

Hi Y’all, Ni Hao. I want to start off by saying I really, really like this town. You’re all so friendly, the scenery is gorgeous and those little potato things that are a local dish are absolutely delicious. That being said, there is something I would like to discuss. It has to do with fireworks. [...]