And Four Days Later...

If you can't make it out, the words written in the snow say....'Happy Snow Day'. This was written by four young, good looking and very excited teachers this past Thursday. At 6:30 I was awakened by a phone call from Jacqui informing me that indeed, we did not have to go to work today. Fighting the urge to return to bed like a good little Canadian who knows how snow days work...I jumped out of bed, eager to please this naive Aussie who had never really experienced snow. Skeptical at first, Jacqui was pleasantly surprised and we all had a fantastic day. Much different than the spring picnic we had on Sunday, but a fantatsic day. We literally ran through the streets waving to everyone and wishing them a happy snow day, went 'sledging' in the park on make-shift toboggons, walked into the city, and stopped by the pub for a winter warming pint. Below are some pics. I know some of you will be laughing at the amount of snow that it took to create sheer havoc and chaos in Birmingham. Oh...and yes, today, Friday was also a snow day. Decided the night before, in anticipation of the entire city coming to a halt due to the 'severe' winter weather. This proved true as today the buses didn't run...the roundabouts were blocked for hours, everyone packed themselves into the shops and pubs. It is very interesting to see how the Brits do winter and snow. I still have the giggles when I picture people trudging through the streets wearing wellies and carrying umbrellas.





The two-day snow crisis has now meant that I am officially on half-term break. Tomorrow we pack and head to Dublin for 5 days. See you on the flip side.