Almost three years ago we visited Beijing in winter. It was freezing cold, especially coming from the warmth of southern Yunnan. We visited the Summer Palace, the lake of which was nearly completely frozen. Many people ignored the warning signs to stay off the ice, and risked a walk/slide on the frozen water.
It's that time of year again in which the cherries on the trees turn from green to red, and harvest is in full swing once more. As you can see in the photo, not all cherries ripen at the same time, hence harvest is done in several picking rounds, with the harvesting period normally lasting from October till February. This year, however, due to the heavy rains in October, the harvest in some regions has only just been kicked off. We now hope for dry, sunny weather so the beans can dry well.
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Whereas I have a passion for coffee, my wife has a passion for photography. Our years abroad have been documented in countless photos. Some of them just snapshots, others with a story behind them. Once a week we pick one we would like to share with you. Archives
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