Brr, it’s getting cold outside and Jack Frost is nipping at my toes, so while I snuggle up with a big steaming glass of mulled wine, I’m thinking of winter and all the things I associate with the season.
Winter wouldn’t be winter for me without a dusting of snow; this is from high up on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.
I always associate the sweet smell of roasting chestnuts with this time of year and I love the look of those little vending carts that pop up on city streets throughout the winter season.
And there’s no better way to chase away the winter blues than to sit in front of a blazing log fire…
…sipping mulled wine. So I’m going to pour myself another glass while you mull over your own interpretation of this week’s theme. If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Winter
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS
Tell me, what does winter mean to you?
xxx Ailsa
I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape – the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show. -Andrew Wyeth
It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it. -John Burroughs
Where's my backpack? 
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A lazy contribution 🙂 http://northumbrianlight.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/
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Happy solstice, everyone! http://beyondpaisley.net/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/
Great theme! This is my interpretation: http://cosytravels.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/
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What a great variety of winter images Alisa! I have a peek at our first day of winter here: http://nwframeofmind.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/
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I don’t do much winter travel so i’ve only got a few photos from England where i’ve been a couple of times in winter.
Er… but what I have selected is here http://tvortravels.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/
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Great theme this week, thank you! Here’s mine: http://mysardinianlife.com/2013/12/22/the-setting-sun-on-winter-solstice-2013-sardinia-italy/
let there be winter light
http://mrscarmichael.wordpress.com/2013/12/22/travel-theme-winter/
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Hey Ailsa, I found some winter shots. regards Peet
http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/winter-a-travel-theme/
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Here’s a glimpse of Florida during “winter”: http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter/ Enjoy!!
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What is this winter of which you speak?
http://quotidianhudsonriver.com/2013/12/22/12-22-13-travel-theme-winter-need-to-travel-to-find-it/
When is a Great Blue Heron Most Like a Dog?
http://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/when-is-a-great-blue-heron-most-like-a-dog/
Winter in San Diego is definitely more wet than dry, but it makes for some really cool pictures too.
http://milkapejovic.com/2013/12/22/travel-theme-winter/
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Hi Alisa , This is a wonderful travel theme. Thank you for the challenge. Here’s my entry : http://architar.wordpress.com/2013/12/22/travel-theme-winter/
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http://ileanapartenie.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/travel-theme-winter/
Your photos go from beautifully cold and wintery to warm and fuzzy. Great shots, Ailsa. Happy winter.
http://firstandfabulous.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/travel-theme-winter/
Cheers, Ailsa! Here’s to the days getting longer — starting now 🙂 We raise our glasses of mulled wine to you and this week’s wintry theme. We celebrated the solstice on the water in our kayaks.
http://2geeks3knots.com/2013/12/21/travel-theme-winter-solstice
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here are my wintry shots:
http://traveller2006.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/travel-theme-winter/
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Beautiful post, Ailsa! Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: http://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/1980/
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http://the-sia-brat.com/2013/12/24/travel-theme-winter/
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Nearly missed this challenge, Ailsa. So glad I snuck in just in time. My favourite season is Winter. and some favourite photos are here: http://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/travel-theme-winter/
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Winter is my favourite season, in any part of the world. Especially the one where that white stuff falls! Great first photo. Nearly missed this challenge.http://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/travel-theme-winter/
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Dreamcatcher, erm Snowcatcher in Winter
http://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/dreamcatcher-erm-snowcatcher-in-winter/
It’s nice to be thinking about winter in order to cool down from Australia’s summer: http://rainbowbakery.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/travel-theme-winter/