Before we left for two weeks in the U.S., it seemed like Basel was about to enter full spring mode. Leaves had replaced most of the blossoms on the ornamental cherry trees, the apple trees were starting to bloom, tulips were up, and the forecast predicted 25° days (77 Fahrenheit). I landed in Missouri appropriately dressed for Basel weather and unprepared for the cold front that had blown across the Midwest.
Cold Sophie probably wouldn't like Texas. . .
True, though I think Texas would like Cold Sophie even less!