monday morning it snowed here! such a rarity for beijing-- its usually a very dry winter. it was beautiful! it was also meghan's birthday and she was super excited to have snow (shes from florida!). some pictures....
 
the snow around campus...

meghan and i... we've got our layers to keep us warm...

nighttime at school....they put up the metal christmas tree in the main field this week. it has a crazy glow at night. it was also great with the snow on the ground last night. so beautiful.