Paradigm Shift: Spring

In the Southern Hemisphere there are a few things to get used to.

1.  The sunny side of the house/yard/nation is the northern side.
2.  The warm winds come from the north & the west.
3. The cold winds come from the south (as in South Pole, Antarctica).
4.  The side of the house that is cold & shady is the south side of the house.
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5.  End of September is Cherry blossom season.

North Hagley Park's avenue of Cherry Blossoms

Avon River and carpets of daffodils

Spring's Snowflakes

6.  October 25 is when seedlings are planted with no danger of frost!
7.  Roses bloom in November & strawberries appear in December.
8.  Christmas is a beach & barbecue holiday.  Christmas Ice Creams & Iceblocks!(popsicles)

**and a NZ specific difference**
Light & power switches are the opposite of the US.
Up = Off   Down = On
(Throw in some sleep deprivation & this one is really confusing...are you really sure you turned that appliance/oven/power switch off?---argh!!)