The weather - a place to start

There is sun, sun and sun. But I am not complaining. Today was one of the few days of actual weather. It rained. Which was nice. But having said that: being able to wear flip-flops, shorts and a t-shirt (out doors) in January is to a swede something of a dream come true. Granted, you can't wear that all the days, but even so.

Having sunlight after 4 pm is also rather pleasant. Especially when you are used to the oppressive darkness of Vintersverige (Winter-Sweden). The cold might seem like the part that makes winter hard but it is the combination of cold with darkness that does the trick. A cold but sunny and snow filled winter day, with every snow crystal participating, is a thing of marvel.