And it should be double layer. This maybe not indicate that
Moscow have charm, but we have seen that even with a temperature between minus
10 and minus 20 degree C this city have charm.
It could be that our eyes see all in from a different angel
and that we are European at heart, but have the cold winter gives also the
light a possibility to play with the colors of the buildings around so much
warmth that is a joy to have the stroll around.
Yes, you need your double layer of wool. Or as many here in
Moscow use, a large, down to the ankle fur, and looking ahead on the forecast it
sure is needed. Many today maybe would react on the use, but here in Moscow it
is needed. I am sure there is no other city that has so many shops that sale
fur than Moscow.
You will find them in many price levels. Depend on the type
of fur you look for, but you must expect a minimum of $ 5000 USD for one made
of lamb and reach almost down to your ankles and have a hood. Hood is something
also needed. It makes the wind chill stay away and keep your cheeks not get
that itchy feeling that the wind at times gives.
It is noted that we live in a country used with this cold
weather and as Norwegians we adapt to it rather quickly. We were skeptical to
the move from Houston to Moscow. This time a year we may see Houston with a
nice 15 to 20 degree C, but unexpected also due to that Russia do not have
summertime changes the adaption of the Russian winter have gone more smoothly
than expected. What I can say now is that we love Moscow in the autumn and what
we have seen so far of the winter we love that too. Even the fake clouds made
by the power generation plants and the plants that make the central heating
system in Moscow.
I do not think it was because of winter I got me a surprise
on the way home walking my wife to the Metro this morning. Just outside where
we live, on the sidewalk, a damaged car. It takes 8 minutes down to the station
so within the time frame of 15 minutes this accident happens. It could have
happen as we passed it to the station or me coming back home.
It is noted as well that most accidents happens by running
into a car in front of you. I have done it so I know all about it, but this one
when the street is not busy at all, just have to say, stupid guy. Wake up and I
am sure he did when he (and I expect is it a man) made the connection with the
car in front of him.
Do as me to wake up, a 15-20 minute walk in the morning, in
the winter chill of Moscow make me wake up and start the day. I will stay away
from driving in Moscow, could be hit by a guy in the back.
