First Snow

It snowed this weekend. Since the moment we moved here, we've been assured many times that, although cold and rainy in the winter, it never snows in Berlin. It was disappointing to hear, actually. What's the use of cold, dreary weather if you can't get a little snow out of the deal?



So, it was a real treat to realize Saturday afternoon that it had begun to snow. We have felt entitled since to engage in all of the trappings of snowy weather. Slurping warm, creamy soup with heafty bread for dipping. Sipping hot mugs of tea and cocoa to warm hands and heart. Eating Meaty stews with hearty vegetables to evoke all the comforts of winter. Indulging in sinful apple strudel with scoops of melting vanilla ice cream. And who can pass up the chance to eat a stringy, crunchy hot ham and cheese sandwich during times like these? A warm blanket, a good movie, and your sweetheart is all you really need when it snows.

It made all of the crappy weather we've been having lately seem worthwhile. Hopefully, we'll have a few more days like this before winter ends and hopefully it sticks next time. Otherwise, we won't be able to justify all of the calories consumed in the name of nostalgia and convention.