In the Cape I find that it seems that people go into hibernation during our winter months.
Businesses go quiet and every winter I hear people say that things are really bad for them.
I am convinced it is as a result of the weather during this time - it gets dark early and our days start in the dark too.
Coupled with this, rain, wind and cold are not actually conditions that make us want to jump out of bed and be all excited about the day ahead.
As for going out at night in these conditions - well, why would you when you can stay snug and warm at home, watch a movie or read in bed.
Then...
As the season turns and Spring starts to appear, suddenly everyone is out and about again.
Today is one of those days - as I went out this morning, there were people every where - all looking happy with smiling faces.
Businesses are booming again and the morbid winter conversations are gone.
I need sunshine - and I do not know how some people live in parts of the world that have on going grey, miserable weather!