The landscapes were truly thaw-like, but that was just a disguise. Because in reality, the daytime temperature didn't hover around minus 5 degrees Celsius. I remember winters like that, but that was a long time ago.

The birds were soaking up every ray of sunshine today. These low temperatures aren't doing them any favors either. But they're fed and seem happy.

The bitter cold is just beginning to set in. As I write this, it's minus 8 degrees Celsius outside and dropping. It's going to be very cold.