in which I finally see flowers

[lizziebelle]

crisp, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Yesterday was another spectacular Saturday here in the frozen north, and as I was debating where I wanted to go to enjoy the day, the Arnold Arboretum popped into my head. I love that place, but it's an hour drive and I really didn't want to drive that far. But I couldn't think of anywhere else I wanted to go more, so I hopped in the car and made the trek into Boston.

I'm oh so glad I did!

There is still plenty of snow on the grass there, and the trees are still bare, but I found signs of spring all over the place.

I also discovered how amazing the close-up setting on my camera is. Holy cow.

I also saw a redtail hawk, which took off as I tried to take its picture, but landed in a nearby tree so I could get a portrait.

Just before I left, I posted on Facebook where I was heading and invited folks to meet me there if they so desired. bettyw answered the call, but I didn't get her message until I had walked all the way through the park and back, so we met up at the visitor center and went to JP Licks for ice cream. I can't even remember the last time I was there, so that was a fun treat.

By then it had started clouding up and getting windy anyway, so I was glad I got there when I did so I could enjoy the sunshine along with hundreds of other people out enjoying the bounty that is the Arboretum.

In a month and a half there will be lilacs there, and I intend to go back and enjoy them thoroughly. Any and all are welcome to join me, so locals let me know if you want to join the expedition!

This taste of spring was just what I needed. It's been such a long winter.

Comments

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

I've been loving seeing everyone's spring photos. Finally getting a bit of sunshine here has helped to make me more cheerful too.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I've been so jealous of all the flowers my European and Southern friends have been posting, it was nice to finally see some here!

[maryjdal.livejournal.com]

Beautiful photos -- still feels very much like winter here but your pics give me hope :) Soon.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's still very much winter here, too. Little signs of spring are so heartening. :)

[puddleshark.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous photos!

Glad there are such strong signs that spring is finally arriving over there...

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

So am I. I have no doubt we'll get more winter, but at least the end is in sight.