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Winter in Paradise

Winter did not arrive here in earnest until mid December.  Then we had two major snowstorms in one week.  It took us a day

Paradise Cottage after the second December storm
Paradise Cottage after the second December storm

to dig out from each.

Ice from the first Polar Vortex fills the head of Linekin Bay
Ice from the first Polar Vortex fills the head of Linekin Bay

The descent of the Polar Vortex, though not as deep or lengthy as in other places did result in a good coating of ice on Linekin Bay.  This was followed by a heavy, wet snow with no wind as it fell.  The result was magical.

Looking across the front of Seanook toward the bay.
Looking across the front of Seanook toward the bay.
Rain on the window of Seanook's sunroom
Rain on the window of Seanook’s sunroom

At the end of the storm we had a brief period of rain.

 

 

The sun pokes through the clouds and shines on the water
The sun pokes through the clouds and shines on the water

The sun shone through as the clouds began to dissipate.

Winter sunsets here are always spectacular.

Sunset after the storm
Sunset after the storm

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