Early spring in the country

Even if we are supposed to have a relatively quiet time 

in the garden,early spring signs are evident here and there 

 and cheer up the whole landscape and our souls as well.  

After an unusually mild winter we have the feeling that 

spring has shown up unexpectedly early this year.

 Last Sunday was one of those warm winter days and the

 bright sun, shining from every angle, lit up the whole 

scene of our country garden like a glowing postcard.

Spring’s fragrances, birds chirping, increasing daylight,

got us freshly excited although winter is still 

firmly in control!

So, blooming in the garden has come ahead of schedule 

and given me the joy to pick up the first spring bunch.

Hyacinths, calendulas and a little jasmine were quite 

enough to make me smile and play with my camera. 

Dawdling in the lush green estate I felt that I’m not 

the same person I was once … the view I take at life and 

nature is different now…I stop by where I didn’t use to 

but perhaps I’ll share it with you another time.

This is halvah, a Middle East dessert served with 

coffee or tea, perfumed with citron zest and leaves. 

It is my treat before saying good bye!