At 7:00am this morning, I’m still a little surprised to find that our residential block has been white blanketed by a light snow, though I did get the snow broadcast yesterday.
It is the first snowfall in Beijing for the new year 2011! In addition, it has been the latest first snow in Beijing in a year for the past 60 years!!
After simple and quick washing, I take out my camera and shoot some pictures of our snow blanketed compound through my windows in my apartment both in the south and north.
Finishing my breakfast, I take the lift down and take the 20-minute walk to my office as usual. But today is a different day, a snowing day with all the trees and houses covered with a thin layer of snow, making everything surreal, no matter it is ugly or pretty. I can’t help shooting the pictures on my way to work!
Snow renders you a peaceful mind, though momentary.
![Snow in our housing area seen from window in the north](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Snow-in-our-housing-area-seen-from-window-in-the-north.jpg)
![On the road before my apartment in my housing area](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/On-the-road-before-my-apartment-in-my-housing-area.jpg)
![Cleaning the snow in the middle of my housing area.](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Cleaning-the-snow-in-the-middle-of-my-housing-area..jpg)
![White blanketed cars parking outside our residential area.](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/White-blanketed-cars-parking-outside-our-residential-area..jpg)
![Slow life and better life](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Slow-life-and-better-life.jpg)
![Two - early birds - strolling in the compound.](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Two-early-birds-strolling-in-the-compound..jpg)
![Escorting the kid to kindergarden.](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Escorting-the-kid-to-kindergarden..jpg)
![Shovelling the snow off the path.](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/shovelling-the-snow-off-the-path..jpg)
![Riding in the snow, watch out!](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Riding-in-the-snow-watch-out.jpg)
![The main street with pavement anti-freezing agent](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/The-main-street-with-pavement-anti-freezing-agent.jpg)
![Hard working breakfast vendor](http://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Hard-working-breakfast-vendor.jpg)
I woke up like 8 30am because I can hear shovels outside. I went to balcony, half asleep and stretched. when I opened my blinds- viola!!! all white!! I suddenly ached to eat biscuits and milk. I ate my breakfast by the window. it is soo cold but its all worth it. I love you sky.