Recently Caledon Oxbridge played host to the Caledon Winter’s Night Ball on a floating iceberg created specially for the event. Nearly obscured by all the revelers was the stunning blue and white build by Martini Discovolante, including this incredible ice carousel.
Two rings of winter animals were carved from ice and positioned around a central pavilion. Each animal had a unique sitting pose such as reclining on the great bear to grasping the antlers of the noble stag. A touch of the large snowflake hanging within the pavilion set the animals slowly in motion around the circle.
When my ride ended, I lingered a few minutes more to appreciate the rest of the build. Above the snowy surface was a tower which looked like a frozen waterfall and must have given quite a view to the couple I saw dancing there during the ball. Most of the revelers were dancing on the skating pond. Once the crowds went their separate ways, the pond was peaceful and clear. I put on a free pair of skates, traced a few figures on the ice, and warmed myself at the small wooden hut afterward.
As is the nature of ice itself, this build is ephemeral and may disappear at any time. If you’re lucky and quick, you may still have a chance to see this magical build above Caledon Oxbridge before it sublimes.
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