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Post by Lone Traveller on Nov 1, 2006 19:11:22 GMT 7
Hi everyone, On advice from the lovely Phets72, I've decided to post a couple of Harbin photos for your viewing pleasure. I realise they are a little fuzzy (sorry about that - night shots seem to be a talent that my little camera is still developing  ) These were taken at ZhongYang Dajie. Harbin's famous shopping street. (I love this place) L.T p.s sorry about the quality - I shall endeavour to do better next time      |
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Post by Vegemite on Nov 1, 2006 21:20:27 GMT 7
I've read about that street in my Lonely Planet and heard my students rave about it. I want to visit.
Shops open at night - wow! And I bet you even have shops that sell vegemtie and books and red wine and vegemite and books and and and ....
It's only an overnight train trip so I really must get my A into G and get down there before it gets too cold.
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Post by Raoul Duke on Nov 1, 2006 21:45:15 GMT 7
Fascinating views, even with a little fuzz. Good on ya, New Kid, for posting them.  |
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Post by Ruth on Nov 2, 2006 8:27:41 GMT 7
The chrysanthemums look gorgeous, as do the night lights scenes. We have one block of KTV neon. Other than that, my city rolls up the sidewalks about 9:30 p.m.
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Post by Jollyjunklass on Nov 2, 2006 22:56:14 GMT 7
Looks pretty cool, Lone Traveller, not Chinese-like!!! Hey Ruth, where are you? I think it's time to exit stage left  |
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Post by Miss Maggles on Nov 2, 2006 23:09:47 GMT 7
Hello Lone Traveller, you were standing outside my favourite coffee shop when you took some of these snaps. Eiffes Coffee shop, opposite corner to Lane Crawford, Cathy the owner is a great lady and speaks english well.
sigh, I miss Harbin, cold it may be but a great place to live.
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Post by nolefan on Nov 3, 2006 0:21:04 GMT 7
beautiful... I saw so many intriguing pictures of Harbin and would love to go for a visit once it warms up. It's been on my to do list since the missus and I made it to China.
Unfortunately, the only time we could have gone was during the winter and there is no way in hell -or heaven for that matter- that i'm going on vacation to any locale where the temperature is -15C.. heck no
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Post by Ruth on Nov 3, 2006 10:32:26 GMT 7
Nolefan - beg, borrow or buy some warm winter clothes and head for Harbin during Spring Festival to see the Ice and Snow sculptures. It's worth it. You'll survive, really. JJL - I'm in a small city in Liaoning. It's been home for three years and my social life has been active enough to suit me, despite the lack of bars and clubs. However, we are exiting this place - In two months I'll no longer have a job here  |
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Post by Lotus Eater on Nov 3, 2006 11:45:32 GMT 7
LT - looks likje a great place to be, Fot anti-fuzz buy a tiny tripod - I have one with bendy legs so it sits straight on dodgy surfaces. Then when you press 'shoot' and the exposure is longer because of the dark your hands don't wriggle even slightly.
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Post by Lone Traveller on Nov 5, 2006 19:11:22 GMT 7
Thanks for the tip LE. I'll look into it.
LT
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Post by con's fly is open on Nov 22, 2006 22:51:30 GMT 7
Ooo, I've had a hankering to see harbian since I first landed. It's flaring now. Great shots, Lone!
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Post by phets72 on Nov 24, 2006 14:35:05 GMT 7
Ms Lone Traveller and I have made some plans to hit Harbin for Christmas and the Ice Festival...
Stay tuned....
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Post by Miss Maggles on Nov 24, 2006 18:22:57 GMT 7
Phets and LT, check out the Gloria Inn for Christmas dinner. We went there and were the only foreigners amoung hundreds of locals celebrating christmas. They had a fantastic floor show, with plenty of variety and the food was great too. Yep they had turkey. In case you are not familiar with it, head to the river, on the right by the flood control monument and opposite Parksons dept store. ;D  |
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Post by Vegemite on Nov 24, 2006 20:03:22 GMT 7
Ooo, I've had a hankering to see harbian since I first landed. It's flaring now. Great shots, Lone! There's enough of us who want to go - why don't we meet up during the Ice Festival. Andd -15C is fine...true! |
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Post by Lone Traveller on Nov 27, 2006 19:07:47 GMT 7
A saloon gathering in Harbin?  LOOK OUT LOCALS!!!!!  |
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Post by kcanuck on Nov 27, 2006 19:30:32 GMT 7
LT, when do you want us all showing up at your place???
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Post by Lone Traveller on Nov 27, 2006 19:56:24 GMT 7
Hmmmm??? Let me see - in my little appartment! Could be interesting.....  However, seeing as I don't actually live in Harbin - might be a wasted trip... hehe - personally, I think I'll stay at a hotel. L.T |
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Post by Lone Traveller on Nov 27, 2006 22:56:41 GMT 7
Here's one from this weekend. Phets72 and I had a ball crashing Harbin and hanging out with our crazy friends.  This is a little restaurant strip. We had dinner here with some friends at a Sichuan Restaurant. Wow that spice really clears the sinus'  (How many bottles of beer was it that we went through even before the food came out? )  L.T p.s Phets72 - you make an excellent tripod (or bipod ) |
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Post by kcanuck on Nov 28, 2006 5:05:26 GMT 7
Well Phets and LT, let us know when you're planning on busting up the big city again and Vegemite and I will join you, we're only ten hours away via train. Looks like there's a bit more snow there than in Hailaer.
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Post by Ruth on Nov 29, 2006 6:39:47 GMT 7
Parking meters? Angled parking? No cars on the sidewalk? Street lights? Looks almost civilized. Are you sure you were in China?
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Post by George61 on Nov 29, 2006 7:23:49 GMT 7
Nah!!! Too bloody cold!!.........................but pretty.
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Post by phets72 on Nov 29, 2006 11:44:54 GMT 7
Yes, we are in China!
Had a huge night out - will do it all over again Christmas time.
Steph
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Post by Vegemite on Dec 9, 2006 20:11:52 GMT 7
Well, KCanuck, myself and my daughter are going to hit Harbin for Xmas.
Late night shopping, pubs, cafes...it sounds too good to be true.
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Post by Lone Traveller on Dec 11, 2006 19:09:27 GMT 7
Fantastic Vege!
We'll definitely have to meet up!
L.T
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Post by kcanuck on Dec 12, 2006 5:25:33 GMT 7
Yipee, sounds like a plan to me. Five foreign women on the prowl on Christmas Eve.
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