Winter in Melbourne
It is now winter in Melbourne. Leaves are falling off the trees and the sun hangs low in the sky. Temperatures which a few months ago were in their upper 30’s have now plummeted to single digits and strong winds sweep the streets. This is no time to go sailing but I am hoping that this weekend the promised 20 degrees will provide a reasonable day on the water. For the last few months our boat has been sitting in the water providing a platform for seagulls to meet and greet and seaweed to hang out. But no longer; the scrub is coming out and the boat will be cleaned. The best thing about Melbourne winter is winter food. Warm casseroles, stews and red wine. This winter we are having Winter Christmas at our house with friends. I think we might even bring out the Christmas carols along with some traditional Icelandic Christmas food; roasted lamb, rauðkál, caramelized potatoes, home made ice cream and hopefully Malt og appelsín.
