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Where did i go during the winter holidays? Well, i didn't go to 長野 to meet with others. I just stayed in 函館 for some days, before travelling around some places of 北海道. Overall, it was a nice holidays, though part of me is feeling pity for not being able to meet with others in 長野, haha! Well then, i will just upload some pictures from my holidays here.

Candles, which formed a heart, was one of the event of the Christmas Fantasy of 函館. I think the best place to celebrate Christmas is 函館, with the atmosphere and the events.

登別といえば、熊牧場...When you talk about 登別, it must be the bear pasture. So, we went to the famous bear pasture. And the conclusion of our trip, sorry i couldn't say it here. Anyone who is interested, please go and experience it yourself.

Don't misundertand, the bear was not saying hello to you, he was just hoping you to give him some fruits to eat.

Marine park of 登別, with the penguin walking parade. Another place where you could see the penguin walking parade is 旭山動物園. We did plan to go there, but it was closed on the day we first planned to go. Though this marine park is quite small, there were performances by dolphin, sea-dogs too, and a big aquarium ( but i must say the 大阪 one is much better).

But this is the fish that i didn't see in 大阪 aquarium. They hide their bodies under the sand, then slowly rise up, but never leave the whole body out from the sand. Quite funny to see them rising and hiding again.

One of the places that i wish to visit again, 時代村 of 登別. We missed the outdoor ninja show as the show is only opened during summer. But we really enjoyed the trip, especially the samurai standing at the entrance. He shouted at us all in a sudden, and we thought that he was going to use his swords to 'attack' us! Well, that was just actually his way to welcome us.

　
We reached 札幌 after that. The picture shows one of the statues in 大通公園. 希望, don't lose it easily, ok?

The illumination of 札幌. That was the only attraction for us in 札幌 as other places were closed due to new year eve. Quite weird actually, as we Malaysia won't close those shops or tourist attractions though it is new year eve. Is it a good point then? May be some will say, it shows how Japanese value the new year eve, which is to spend along with their family. Then, how about those who go out overnight to celebrate new year in Malaysia?

The next stop is 小樽. And here is the must visit music box factory of Otaru. You can make your own music box there too! Just one thing, it could be quite expensive in the end.

There are many types of music box selling there. Just make sure you don't spend your time hesitating in which to buy.

Sushi of 小樽 is the best i have ever had before! 最高! You don't want to miss that, do you?

Here we are, the famous canal of 小樽.

Then i went for a 3 days gathering to meet with other international students from other schools.

But actually the main event was to play skiing or snowboarding. This time, i managed to play well, though there were still some tumblings. I was really happy when i finally could control my speed, and even manage to slide with my back facing the downhill! YEAH! It was a great achievement for me, comparing to my first time.

Recently, there was hardly any sparkling in my mind. Obviously, watching the snow mountain didn't give me any idea at all. May be i have surrendered myself to wait until the day i'm home, then only i repack myself...