It's the 1st of June, a day we here in the Southern hemisphere often refer to as the first day of winter!

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Most people would associate winter with cold and snow, but here in Sunny South Africa, more particularly inland, we associate winter with crystal blue skies, warm sun (when you're in it!) and plenty of braais.

Sure it's cold in the mornings, and evenings! In the morning, fog and mist for kilometers, frost on the grass and steam from your hot breath as you exhale in the cold air, but by 9am the frost has dried up, the fog has dissipated and the warmth from the direct sunlight is inspiring!

I remember as a child, lying in front of the window where the sun rays warmed the carpet. I would lie there for an hour at least, the sun on my face, thinking "it doesn't get better than this". I'm in my twenties now and I'll still do that!

There's something about winters in Johannesburg. Not pretty by postcard standards, but its beautiful in its own distinct way.

Although I'm definitely a summer person, I find winter brings a whole new appreciation of life to the table. Summer sun makes us hot and sweaty and we complain about the heat, but sunshine in winter warms your soul, and you take in every second before the evening cold sets in. I've always believed the saying "soaking up the sun" came about during the winter months, not in the summers.

How do you enjoy your winters?