K is for Kites

The spring winds that bring the threat of desertification to north eastern China, depositing sand and dirt as the Gobi desert creeps eastwards towards Beijing, (although judging by the state of my apartment, that seems to be its first target), also makes for perfect kite weather.

A windy spring day sees parks and areas of wasteland packed with eager kite flyers. On my visit to People's Park I bought myself a rather splendid butterfly kite, and I'm waiting for the current cold snap to end (it has snowed this week!) and spring to recommence so I can try it out.

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