The Storm

Well it was only a moment of time. On Saturday evening there was a big storm over Toruń...and now the heatwave has gone. In its place we are now back to temperatures as low as 6-8C! Roll on summer!

Cleaning Windows

The only way to these windows is by crane! This guy was hard at work cleaning the windows of Queensland Cafe in the Old Market Square. With temperatures now as low as minus 20 and no gloves...I imagine it wasn't a pleasant experience.

Keeping Warm

Warming up at a Toruń bus stop!

Our thermometer only a few minutes ago!

With temperatures currently as low as minus 18C, one is certainly feeling the cold here in Poland. To help combat the cold, Toruń (and am sure other Polish cities) have resorted back to a technique from the communist past. At various bus stops around Toruń there are literally fires burning to help warm up those waiting for a bus. A great idea...though can't see it catching on in the UK. Not very health & safety!

More Snow!

OK...at last we can say Toruń is in the depths of winter. It's currently minus 2 and there is a crisp blanket of snow covering everything. With temperatures expected to drop further...expect the snow to stay a little longer.

The Two Suns

This morning, Toruń (as it often does) witnessed a wonderful glowing sunrise. Helped by the clear skies and the ridiculously low temperatures (currently minus 19C!). It'sa new dawn, a new day...and I've got 12hrs work waiting for me (including teaching over in Inowrocław).

Temperatures Plummeting!

As I type this, it is currently minus 17 outside and dropping. Only 2 weeks ago I was sunbathing by a pool in the Canary Islands and now I'm wrapping up with as many layers as possible. Funny, how things have changed. Last week, Poland was experiencing strangely mild weather with plus celsius and green fields. Now we're back into Arctic territory.

Temperatures Falling Again

Typical...apparently, the weather was quite mild whilst we were away in Tenerife. However, now that we're back in Poland the weather has dropped again into minus figures! At least there is no snow at the moment.