Spring in Deutschland

I really, really wish that I hadn't been suffering from various colds over the last couple weeks, just so that I could have been able to smell the flower blooms that are EVERYWHERE!!

Germany is a particularly beautiful place during spring. Since the beginning of March, crocuses, daffodils and a lupin-type flower have been blooming on the boulevards, in gardens, and almost everywhere you look! Yellow, white, purple... These blooms make everything so colourful and me smile. :D

Daffodils on the boulevard.

Flowers poking out of last year's growth.

Over the last 2 weeks, trees have now begun blooming! Although the crocus and daffodil flowers have faded, now white and various shades of pink blossoms are poking out from the greening tree canopies. Walking past the trees, the scent of the blossoms hang heavily in the air (mmm, such a good smell!) and the sound of the busy, busy bees that are pollenating them can be heard.

Snow-white blossoms.

Pink blossoms on a tree in the park.

Walking along the Niers river in Geldern.

Furthermore, lambs are excitedly jumping around pastures, foals are frolicking with their friends, and the ducks in the pond in the park across the street are starting to find hiding places for their nests... I have even seen some early butterflies fluttering around!

Ah, spring...a time for all things new!