We were lucky enough, a few weeks into our stay, to experience a little heatwave. I'm talking mid to high 70's (it's all relative, you know), with lots of bright sunshine, lasting about a week. And the change was dramatic - the clothing layers came off, kids were playing in the fountains, everything seemed "sunny" and enthusiastic. But more or less, most of our days since arriving have been cooler, windier, and often overcast with drizzle or sporadic downpours. So I can appreciate and revel with the Swedes in their sheer enjoyment of the sun and warmth.
The California Bay Area spring (and I have debated this with several East Coast natives and Roger: San Francisco does have seasons, albeit more nuanced) is much less distinct and less dramatic than here in Sweden. So as a SF native, what is really notable for me is the springtime lushness of the foilage - shoots popping up, blossoms opening, fields ripening. I am loving and savoring all the vibrant colors and fresh smells.
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| Kungsparken in Malmö |
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Tulips are in abundance here, and in so many varieties!
(Makes me wonder what Holland looks like in the spring.) |
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| Casino Cosmopol in Malmö |
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| Downtown Lund |
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| Stadsparken in Lund |
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| Purples and blues in Landskrona |
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Not sure ... but it seemed like an organized tree-climbing session
in Malmö's Kungsparken. |
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| Peonies the size of Ruby's face! |
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Sunny weather brings out the sunny
disposition in everyone.
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