21 September, Skåne (South Sweden)
Posted by Frank on September 22, 2010
Today, the day is exactly as long as the day in Holland. After today, it will only get worse for a few months. I thought, in terms of winter weather, Holland is one of the worst places to live because of the combination of cold, wind and humidity. I ended up in a place where it is the same, except just a few degrees colder still and less sun hours a day. Skåne, the Sedish province where I live, is really showing its skills to produce autumn. Wind, rain, dropping temperatures, brown leaves and trees letting them go.
It is getting light around 6.15 when I am trying to wake up. Within a month, it will get light when I leave the house and within another, it will still be dark when I start working. My mood is dropping and I am bracing for more impact. This is just the start of autumn. Have to buy new gloves and a wake-up-light, find my rain gear, winter coat, long johns and hat. Stash some food somewhere, liquor and candles. Not to forget: piles of DVDs and a (girl)friend for some company on the couch.
Wish it were spring again.
