Spring has sprung. The air is fragrant and the colours are vibrant. I do find it difficult to discern the different colours of the various flowers, but there is no doubt that they are in bloom. Their fragrance gives them away. They are one of the reasons I so enjoy this season.
In spring, my senses seem to come alive. No longer do I need to bundle up and cover my face against the cold icy frost of winter. Instead I can feel the cool crisp air of early morning or the warmth of the afternoon sun on my skin. I even like the occasional rain that comes with the season.
The songbirds, too, recognize the changes that are brought about by the warmer weather. I was delighted a couple of weeks ago when the first of the returning Canada geese flew overhead. A woodpecker has built a new nest along the street and I often hear his drumming in the morning or late afternoon. I can’t see the smaller birds but Lyle watches for the first robin to appear on our lawn.
Even walking in the streets downtown has a different ambiance. I hear the voices of people visiting on open air patios and I can definitely smell the freshly brewed coffee.
Yes, I do enjoy spring weather. Next to summer it is my favourite season.
There are two pictures with this post. Both were taken in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. I find it difficult to distinguish the deeper red and purple hues so I have chosen two pictures that show blooms with bright yellow and contrasting orange. I just wish that I could add the fragrance of the flowers for you as well.
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| Flowers along a path |
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| Flowers around a tree |
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