Farewell to winter

Why am I the only one that is lamenting the end of what was a long, snowy winter in Germany????

Today the sun was out and a gentle warmth hung in the air.
Cafes have opened up their outdoor tables and people are flocking to them, desperate to lap up minutes of sunlight and warmth. Indeed, Spring is emerging and the people of FFM are rejoicing the end of what was a long, cold winter, knowing that spargel (white asparagus) and strawberry season will soon be upon us.

But I am sad, not yet ready to say goodbye to winter and the gemutlichkeit that comes with it…..

I have loved this season’s hats, coats and boots (yes, the boots this season were magnificent, too beautiful to hide away in the wardrobe, but they must now give way to strappy, sexy open toe shoes, preferably with a six inch heel).
I don’t want to say Auf Wiedersehen to the comfort of cinnamon scented Gluhwein, to be drunk while chatting with strangers in the snow, or the cosy fireplaces in restaurants and taverns, the warming schnapps or grappa after a walk home in the cold air or the incredible beauty of the snow on the pine trees in the Schwarzwald….But until next December; Auf Wiedersehen winter

t-cat x