When summer feels like winter, you know you are probably in the UK and its 'balmy' June!
As I write this latest missive, the clouds look grey, almost the same as we saw back in December before it snowed! The temperature is a fresh 13 degrees, ok, we accept this isn't artic conditions, but when the breeze comes up, we feel cold! Why not keep a check on the weather system for yourself?
The last week or so there have been numerous flood warnings across the country, whilst parts of the west country and Wales have been hit hardest. This has included river banks breaking and a few flooded caravan parks, at one stage even the would be rescuers had to be rescued (airlifted!)
The Queens Jublilee celebrations will sadly be remembered for the rain. Desperate crowds alongside the Thames watching the flotilla through the mist and drizzle were treated to a spectacle of soaked dignataries, singers and the like.
So what has happened to summer this year in the UK...and were those few days of heat about 4 weeks ago the actual summer? Its fair to say the premature rush of barbecues and sausages onto the supermarket shelves were off the mark, as has been the English Tourist boards promotion to encourage the people of UK to holiday at home this year. The Jubilee weekend sparked a rush to holiday companies for clients wishing to escape to warmer shores, presumably those who attempted a street party of two and found themselves awash c/o natures own shower system. Still, the country looks enviably green and can possibly be spotted from outer space as a green oasis!
Here at Quality Villas, we are continuing to book clients looking for a late escape to France or Italy (or even Morocco) - a summer holiday in the sun where the Euro is looking decidely reasonable and the weather slightly more assured. If the wash out summer continues, we can see the bleakest of Wimbledons (tennis), a sad cricket season and a few strained summer holidays for disappointed school children couped up indoors.
Come on the sun!
If you are thinking of a summer escape, do consider contacting us here at Quality Villas for a villa suggestion or two.
Tuesday 12 June 2012
When summer feels like winter, you know you are probably in the UK and its 'balmy' June!
As I write this latest missive, the clouds look grey, almost the same as we saw back in December before it snowed! The temperature is a fresh 13 degrees, ok, we accept this isn't artic conditions, but when the breeze comes up, we feel cold! Why not keep a check on the weather system for yourself?
The last week or so there have been numerous flood warnings across the country, whilst parts of the west country and Wales have been hit hardest. This has included river banks breaking and a few flooded caravan parks, at one stage even the would be rescuers had to be rescued (airlifted!)
The Queens Jublilee celebrations will sadly be remembered for the rain. Desperate crowds alongside the Thames watching the flotilla through the mist and drizzle were treated to a spectacle of soaked dignataries, singers and the like.
So what has happened to summer this year in the UK...and were those few days of heat about 4 weeks ago the actual summer? Its fair to say the premature rush of barbecues and sausages onto the supermarket shelves were off the mark, as has been the English Tourist boards promotion to encourage the people of UK to holiday at home this year. The Jubilee weekend sparked a rush to holiday companies for clients wishing to escape to warmer shores, presumably those who attempted a street party of two and found themselves awash c/o natures own shower system. Still, the country looks enviably green and can possibly be spotted from outer space as a green oasis!
Here at Quality Villas, we are continuing to book clients looking for a late escape to France or Italy (or even Morocco) - a summer holiday in the sun where the Euro is looking decidely reasonable and the weather slightly more assured. If the wash out summer continues, we can see the bleakest of Wimbledons (tennis), a sad cricket season and a few strained summer holidays for disappointed school children couped up indoors.
Come on the sun!
If you are thinking of a summer escape, do consider contacting us here at Quality Villas for a villa suggestion or two.
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Classic Picture! Hahaha great look for the rain!
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