After climate change driven comparatively hot November and even December , Winter has now truly arrived in the Cevennes. It has been sub zero since the start of January. Good for the soil getting rid of some of the bugs, and nice to see the frost from the warmth of the cottage. The birds that are around enjoy the seeds and balls of bird food we put out and are now safe from the cat as the seed holder is now fixed half way up the wall. Neither the cat or dog are very interested in going out to explore while the cold reigns, mind you neither are we!