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October 24, 2005
Autumn Glory
It was zero (that would be 32 degrees for you Farenheit fans) when I woke up this morning just before 7 a.m. It was still dark because dawn didn't yawn into being until 7:45 a.m. So I dragged my Philips Bright Light gizmo out of storage and plugged it in for the season's first light session, then I pulled on my long johns and got dressed. Soon I'll be heading off to work, walking from the island of Kungsholmen, where I live, over Västerbron (West bridge) to Södermalm and my small office near Hornstull. (Supposedly there's a grocery store for singles in my work neighborhood. When I lived in the Marina district of San Francisco in the 1990s the local Safeway was supposedly a hot pick-up joint but the hype far outstripped reality.)
The photo above was taken near the end of the bridge, close to Södermalm. That view, and the one below, is part of what makes living here wonderous. Winter's icy grasp is inching closer. Soon the autumn finery will be gone from the trees. Beginning next week, with the passing of daylight savings time, Stockholm will be covered in darkness for far too long.
But not forever. In the meantime, I'll keep walking to work and enjoying the view. Now you can, too.
Posted by Deborah Branscum at October 24, 2005 10:21 AM
Comments
beautiful photos, what a great way to start the day!
tim
Posted by: Tim Holmes at October 24, 2005 08:44 PM