British winter

So the Russians have discovered that there is, in fact, something worse than a Russian winter. This is a British style winter, or as one commentator put it: “where we get stuck in a perpetual November.” No snow or pretty ice crystals but endless cold drizzle with the lack of snow making everything seem much darker than they are used to. The dogs are particularly put out, having been used to playing in piles of fresh snow during walks but now having to put up with endless mud. In addition, it’s too warm for your Russian winter coat without sweating, yet much too cold for a jacket. This photo is on my way to the Russian Academy of Sciences. Fortunately (being a hardy Brit) I am prepared for such a winter! Shame you can’t turn down the heating though...