#AtoZChallenge – I is for Ice

ICE

 ice ice block

Whether you like your ice cubed, shaved or chopped, creating a chip off the old block *groan*, frozen water is very versatile. You can use it in various forms to keep your drinks cold, place bottles of champagne in it to chill…

ice

It can be real or artificial and you can skate on it – figure skating, speed skating, hockey or even just a struggle to stay on your feet.

 ice skating

But here’s ICE that runs on rails. The European INTER-CITY EXPRESS high-speed trains. Imagine whizzing over the rails at a speed in excess of 200 km/h!