So technically, it isn’t winter, not yet. It’s sure doing a good imitation of it:
Brrr. It’s cold out there today. And tomorrow? We’re getting three to six inches of snow, which I think means winter has officially arrived, no matter what the calendar says.
This made visiting the Giardino delle Rose even more enjoyable. Just for fun, I used a free Photoshop template and pulled together some of my favorite sights from the Rose Garden.
I also made a utilitarian one of images that directly related to the scenes I’m writing. That’s been helpful to place myself there as I write. Of course, I also have to put myself there when it’s dark, and the garden is closed. There’s not much I can do but make up that part of it. I did not sneak into the Giardino delle Rose after dark; I have no desire to cause an international incident.
Honestly, I doubt there’s a bad view from the Giardino delle Rose, but this is one of my favorites:
Writing Wrongs 
If it looks like winter, feels like winter, really, you have no recourse other than to escape immediately to the comforts of the Giardino delle Rose. I’m glad you’re so sensible. This looks lovely!