SNOW!!

As per the yearly tradition of the changing seasons, Syracuse is now completely covered under a blanket of white. We've had intermittent snow drifts in the past couple weeks, but it is clear that this storm is going to make the frozen decorations are here to stay (for the next few months at least). According to the locals, there is often a melt-down during December before the rest of the snowpack hits but it'll pile up to a couple feet before we get that reprieve...

So, everyone is bundled up and avoiding any outdoor ventures whenever possible. Despite growing up in Utah and being incredibly familiar with snow, this cold front has hit me hard. I felt more or less acclimated from the scorching heats of Paraguay and only occasionally used my space heater in my room whenever the temperature fell below 60. But, I'm now trouncing around with thermal underlayers and a big fluffy coat and scarf to try and keep out the cold. The humidity makes everything that much colder, not to mention the crazy bitter winds. But, all in all, it's amazing to watch the snow falling and drift into soft white piles everywhere. In general, I LOVE snow and enjoy the beauty of seeing everything covered in an indiscriminate layer of crystaline coldness.

So, I would like to document this momentous occasion by attaching some photos:

Here is my house complete with uncleared driveway and Lucy resting quietly...



This is the street where I live...yes, it is UNPLOWED. For whatever reason, the city has opted not to worry about the unlucky locals of Cambridge Street but resigns them to hope for a safe exit and avoid doing donuts down the narrow blacktop. Unlike Utah, people are still allowed to park on the street during the winter but are required to trade off sides--one side of the stree on even days of the month and the other side on odd days. So, if you park on the street while it is snowing, not only do you have to clean your car OFF but you have to get your car OUT of the wall the plow creates as it comes through...oh wait we don't get a plow so I guess that's not an issue!


Sweet little Lucy...I really hope she makes it through the season!