We haven’t had much of a winter this year – it’s been mostly mild. A little snow on the mountains. Central and Northern Greece had a few bad days, with lots of snow, and roads shut.
I hope we get more rain before the hot summer months set in, but the first signs of spring are here, and they are hard to resist.
The almond trees are in bloom.
Anemones come in all shades of pink and mauve, from almost white to fuschia, from palest lavender to purple. They can even be bright red, like poppies. They’re lovely in bowls around the house.
Daisies and other wild flowers are popping up.
The first kumquat. It’s in a pot outside the kitchen door.
And buds on the camellia!
Letters from Athens 