How's the Weather?

It is a clear and very cold day here in Ankara. Tim just came in to take a break from building the storage shed because it is freezing! People always say to us, "So it's pretty warm in Turkey year round, right?" Au contraire! Turkey has four seasons, with a climate very similar to the DC area. The only huge difference is that it is incredibly dry here. Absolutely no humidity. This works out great during the summers (especially for my hair), but not so much now. Cracked knuckles, nosebleeds, and always being thirsty. I have never lived in a place so dry.
I have also never lived in a city so smoggy. The air quality, especially during the winter, is not so good. On certain days, you can barely see into the distance. My neighbor said it was a couple months before she even realized that there were mountains surrounding the city! Most of the time you cannot see them. Crazy!
Well, it's time to head back into the elements, brave the cold and finish that daggone shed. This time, though, we are armed with extra layers of long underwear!