It is always at this time of year that we start to become restless or en français - agité while waiting for the longer, lighter days of summer. Living in Canada we tend to move through winter in stages. First we say goodbye to autumn when the colourful leaves drop from the trees and we have to start wearing warmer sweaters and eventually coats. Then out come the mitts, hats, scarves, and finally boots when the snow starts to fall. We anticipate Christmas, followed by the New Years holiday and then on to January when the kids are back into the school routine and the bulk of the snow and ice hits us hard. By the time Valentine’s Day has come and gone, we are really tired of winter and start to look forward to the spring weather, holding out hope that we have seen the last snowfall or freezing rain storm. Usually we are disappointed and still have to make our way through the long month of March, when even though the calendar officially says spring, Mother Nature seems to take her time catching up!
It is so much tougher when we see the weather staying so wonderfully pleasant in Collioure. The temperature has steadily started to increase (although it really doesn’t get very cold there in the winter). Today it was 16 degrees - and I have seen many pictures of the flowers starting to bloom and the sun welcoming the locals back from their holidays. Since it is very often sunny, averaging 320 days of sunshine each year, this beautiful area welcomes visitors early. People come for the clear, bright days as early as February and March. It really is amazing what a few days in the sunshine can do to lift your spirits and put a bounce back in your step.
The spring welcomes the folks on school breaks or Easter holidays. Those who are not tied to summer vacation periods can enjoy all that the town and surrounding area has to offer in April and May, when the weather is lovely and the crowds haven’t accumulated yet.
Living in a temperate climate is our dream. To be there, when it is cold here - that is what we strive for. For now, we will visit when we can, hold tight to our memories when we can’t and live vicariously through the wonderful people from all over the world, who are visiting our apartment and exploring the wonders of a true Collioure vacation or en français - location de vacances Collioure.
From freezing Toronto, continuer à rêver (keep dreaming).
It is so much tougher when we see the weather staying so wonderfully pleasant in Collioure. The temperature has steadily started to increase (although it really doesn’t get very cold there in the winter). Today it was 16 degrees - and I have seen many pictures of the flowers starting to bloom and the sun welcoming the locals back from their holidays. Since it is very often sunny, averaging 320 days of sunshine each year, this beautiful area welcomes visitors early. People come for the clear, bright days as early as February and March. It really is amazing what a few days in the sunshine can do to lift your spirits and put a bounce back in your step.
The spring welcomes the folks on school breaks or Easter holidays. Those who are not tied to summer vacation periods can enjoy all that the town and surrounding area has to offer in April and May, when the weather is lovely and the crowds haven’t accumulated yet.
Living in a temperate climate is our dream. To be there, when it is cold here - that is what we strive for. For now, we will visit when we can, hold tight to our memories when we can’t and live vicariously through the wonderful people from all over the world, who are visiting our apartment and exploring the wonders of a true Collioure vacation or en français - location de vacances Collioure.
From freezing Toronto, continuer à rêver (keep dreaming).
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