Burst of green

Spring is in full spring here.  Just last week, there were many trees and bushes that were still brown and devoid of any sign of life.  And now, just a mere few days later, the trees and bushes have all exploded with color.  

As I walk to school, I could see all the trees in brilliant shades of green and on some, flowers have already started blooming.  Pete and I took a bus ride today and I could see just how colorful it is everywhere. Malmö is really a green city.  The city takes pride in all the green spaces spread out across the districts.  Gorgeous pine, oak and other trees line the streets, pockets of bushes and flowers of daffodils, tulips and lavender pop up all over the city and vividly colored pansies and petunias grow out if the many planters all around the residential areas.

After months of bare, brown bushes and trees, I am grateful for these fleeting beauties.  Now that I know how long it takes for nature to recover from winter, I am going to appreciate them even more.