A cold snap in Melbourne means the temperature fell to 7 degrees overnight! The sun still shines, but mostly, a cold day in Melbourne feels like a balmy, early spring day in Calgary.
"Cold Weather" Vocabulary:
RUG UP: Verb. To "rug up" is to dress in cosy layers of clothing that keep one warm on a "freezing cold" day.
These layers may consist of: boots, a down parka or vest, or a short jacket with a fur-trimmed hood; a sweater-coat, full length pea coat or duffle coat, a scarf and a hat...maybe even gloves or arm-warmers.
Jumper: noun. a sweater
Cardie: noun. a cardigan
Beanie: noun. a toque
The produce reflects the season at the St. Kilda Organic Farmer's Market
Saturday, May 3, 2008
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Good lord! 7 degrees?!? Did they have to bring in the cats and dogs at night?
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