Spring has started to make itself felt in the Southern Hemisphere and going for a walk around the neighbourhood makes it very apparent. The wattles are in full bloom at the moment and their yellow flowers are cheering the often-grey skies. Plum trees are also in flower, and the spring bulbs, primulas and polyanthus are in full bloom.
The weather, however, is quite changeable and Winter is showing us his teeth as he smiles while leaving. It’s often been cold and wet and grey, raining now and then. The days are getting longer though, and the dangers of frost are past, I think. It was sunny and fine today. September is around the corner and whether you consider September 1 or September 21 the first day of Spring, both are not far away.
With Spring come renewed feelings of hope and optimism, one’s mind starts thinking of new ventures, one dreams of trips away, fresh projects and a reawakening of dormant love, perhaps. The creative juices seem to start flowing with renewed vigour too and one can look forward to greater sources of inspiration for writing, art, photography. Later in Spring, the city comes alive for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Australia’s most prestigious horse racing event. It is also the time of the year to explore the vineyards and spa country of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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Lovely! Happy Spring to all of you downunder! We are just seeing the first signs of fall here in Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteAbout 6 weeks from now I'll be very jealous!
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