Is this really Spring ?

After three weeks of glorious sunshine, we now have clouds, wind, showers and sunshine all in the same day. Surely that means that spring has arrived.

What we know as wattle is called mimosa here

Daffodils are popping up, the cherry and apple trees are in blossom , the wild violets are scattered through the garden, and the grass has been cut for the first time this year…..ahh, the sound of lawnmowers on a sunny day.  Did you know that, in many parts of France, it is not permissable to use noisy equipment (like lawnmowers) on a sunday or between 12 and 2 on any day. Disturbing a frenchman's lunch, or his sunday off is just going too far. 

wild violets pop up every year scattered through the grass

This is a good time to sit inside and plan the work to be done in the garden when the weather improves.  Daylight Saving Time starts at the end of the month. The plant markets start appearing in the local villages soon and before we know it there will be the usual range of barbecues and outdoor furniture on display at the hardware stores and hypermarkets. That will be a sure sign  that spring has truly arrived.

not a great photo, but this is the lighting above
the reception desk at our local bank (closed at the time) - yes, those are glasses.
Another sign that this is wine country

Horrified at the news from Christchurch.

Keep safe