Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Snow made history

Last week the snow made history in South Africa. It was the first time that there was snow on the ground in all nine provinces of the country on the same day. It was also just the 8th time there was snow on the ground in Gautaung Province in the past century. Our Center Manager said that the snow is occurring more frequently now as she first saw it in the 1960's and then the second time in the 1970's. Now she has seen the snow on the ground twice in the past few years, for a total of four times in her lifetime.

The snow last week was enjoyed by many and there was even a picture of a snowman and two children with smiles in our newspaper. But there were also deaths from the snow as the roads in the mountains were closed down for several days. And people were unprepared for this event. So many were stranded on the road without supplies of food or water or warm clothing in their vehicles.

Now we have returned to more seasonal weather which is cool at night, near freezing. And warm in the daytime, sometimes even into the 70's when the sun shines.

Best wishes from Cecilia

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