Our Big Adventure

THE FROZEN NORTH

It is certainly turning into the frozen north here, with daytime highs of -17 (minus 17 C ), and the nights so cold I just don't want to know, our ‘winter wonderland’ is certainly white and frosty.

Thankfully we have a lovely warm house with lots of firewood, central heating with under floor heat, and of course the sauna to warm us after walking Sally. Just a trip to the mailbox involves a coat and boots, and we have had to dig ourselves out of the house a few times already. The snow builds on the roof, and drops on to the doorstep, you do not want to be standing there when it happens either, instant snowman!

The thick frost that covers everything from the trees and fences to the sheep in the paddocks is amazing. The whole picture looks like it’s shot in sepia, only the traditionally painted houses in red and yellow add some colour to this beautiful scene.

I have added some photos, but it’s hard to get the whole picture, it’s far more breathtaking in person.

Another interesting fact about our location is our distance from the Arctic Circle. Just to put it in perspective for all our readers who are not so familiar with this area. We are the same distance from the Arctic Circle, as the distance from our home in Caloundra to Renee’s in Bowral just south of Sydney, or about 1200 km.

posted by Brian and Julie @ 11:56:00 PM