The first sunrise of 2018 was a very quiet frigidly cold affair. It arrived without any fuss or ceremony. Its metamorphosis a process from the dark horizon to that breathtaking display of brilliant colours. Almost similar to a beautiful woman making her grand entrance gracefully into a room with an aura of flamboyant intrigue and glamour.
This morning's sunrise might not have been much different to most but it held a greater significance to me somehow. Being the very first one of 2018. It held promise of the new year ahead. It's magic and spectacular myriad of colour eclipsing the sky. Mesmerizing me with its glory and the beginning of a beautiful sunny cold Winter's day.
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@sensualbeauty1 Canada is a very big place and the averages never apply. One year we set out on a three hour trip to visit the inlaws over Christmas. It was -40 when we left our house and it was -42 when we got to the inlaws place. I had trouble keeping the windows free from frost as we drove. The next morning we went outdoor skating. The temperature was above freezing.
@hippyjoe1955 Canada is like that and it's true we are a very vast country with varhing fluctuations in temperatures. For a few days last week we were colder than Nunavut and Baker's lake here near Ottawa.
@sensualbeauty1 Yes it is fascinating how air masses move and mix and mingle. When I was a kid we had a cold stretch that lasted 6 weeks. It got down to -40 every night that entire time. The schools stayed open and we country kids took the school bus in every morning and home every night. We also played outside at both recesses and noon hour. Ever get hit in the face with a frozen soccer ball? It hurts. lol
@hippyjoe1955 I remember hearing stories like that. I have my memories of having to walk to school in the extremely deep snow and on frigid cold days. No coddling for us or schools being closed. You just did it because it was required of you and no questions asked. Only in Canada eh!!!😆
