Shanghai Snow

Despite Shanghai's blisteringly hot and humid summers, winter occasionally makes itself known. We awoke this morning to heavy snow. For a short while it blanketed nearby roof tops, playing fields, and even these lanterns, remnants of the recent Chinese New Year celebrations.

Road Cleaner

This is one of the three jovial women who regularly clean the streets near our home. I tried to persuade all three to pose for a picture but was unsuccessful. All three hail from distant provinces, lured by the chance of a better life in China's premier metropolis.