Spring time in Lorraine

About three weeks ago I wrote winter was over in Lorraine. It is even more true now. Temperatures are really above average this year. For about ten days they have been going between 16°C (60° F) and 19°C (66° F) in day time. Spring is here.

Plants are either blooming or full with buds. Daffodils are blooming in the woods near the village (I thank my Sons for these beautiful bunches). Insects are back, flies and bees. Birds are singing and I even heard an owl last night. People are gardening, making spaces ready for seeds and new plants, ploughing, trimming.

Our rhubarb is showing a bit, just like red eggs going out of the ground. Chives are bright green and mint is growing. I still have to check the seeds which are left from last year and decide what to buy.

But with these beautiful sunny days we also face pollution, quite bad pollution. We are advised not to make too many efforts outside, especially people suffering from health problems. This should last till Saturday when wind is back.

Anyway we are happy and enjoy all these bright days. And we won't think about the saying "When it is sunny in March, take a coat !"