Cherry Blossom 2016: Spring has arrived
There is something so beautiful about seeing fresh cherry blossom each year. Like daffodils and croci, this is another sign that winter is finally over.
I spotted this local tree in blossom on my way home from the shops yesterday. I dropped off my shopping and immediately went back out with my camera to capture its beauty.
I love how it glows and shimmers in the sunlight. “I’m alive, there is new life and lets have fun,” its saying to me. “Those big old bears of trees are still sleeping. Lets do something special before they wake up.”
Sakura aka Cherry blossom celebrations around world
I was reminded of my pictures this morning when a photographer I follow in Instagram posted pictures from Japan with the hashtag #sakura. What is sakura I wondered? I assumed that was the name of a festival but it is actually the Japanese word for cherry blossom. Hanami is word for the custom of flower viewing.
In Japan, there are forecasts and websites to alert people when to view the blossom in each city. Events are also held in the USA, (Washington DC, California), China and Canada. But around the world we all love looking at the fresh blossom where ever we live, be it a park full of trees or a single tree like my local one. I hope you enjoy the blossoms where ever you are.
"Notice what you notice..." 
Great to see you back in action my blossom!!
Thanks Mitch. You’re gonna like my next post. Coming very soon. Thanks for your continued support.
Awaiting !!!!
Prettier than when I used to live there
They had a lottery grant in about 2006 to do this area up, so I expect it is prettier of late.