Bulgaria is terrible beautiful right now. Under the grey and brown deadwood from last autumn green shots visible, making the soft hills an the Donau plain shine in colours varying with the december sun's position. Last week's snow fills up creeks with water, and wherever you go you hear the subtle sound of dripping rooftops and miniscule rivers running down the streets.
The sun is shining with 15, degrees and when there is no wind it is truly wonderful. I love this kind of mellow weather, so perfect for long walks. The only worrysome thing is that I am not writing this in March or April, but in December. What will March 2010 look like? Will there be any snow left to melt by then?
And what about the animals and plants, how are their cycles of reproduction interefered by spring temperatures between christmas and new year? And what about the people? I guess the first reaction will be positive - most likely the heating bills this winter will be relatively small which will be good news for many people. And still, if asked "- If you get 50% off on your heating expenses, would you be prepared to abstain from winters?", I doubt that anyone would answer yes.
I really have no idea what kind of effects a winter like this might have, or even how this will continue. New data confirms my ad hoc oservations - temperatures are continuing to rise, and the world is now a warmer place than in the 90's.
Meanwhile, in the UK more snow is expected, so maybe the winter is coming back even here. Should we hope for that? I don't know... it was all so much easier when you had four proper seasons.
This text has been cross posted at Th!nk About It!
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