Jerry and I get around. In 2011, we moved from the USA to Spain. We now live in Córdoba. Jerry y yo nos movemos. En 2011, nos mudamos de EEUU a España. Ahora vivimos en Córdoba.
Spring awakening / Despertar de primavera
La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
On some rare days, lifeis a walk in the park. Thursday was one of those days.
Hay días raros en los que la vida es un paseo por el parque. El jueves fue uno de esos días.
• Roses coming back to life in Duque de Rivas Gardens. Orange roses? • Las rosas vuelve a la vida en los Jardines Duque de Rivas. ¿Rosas naranjas? • Moat near the Gate of Almadóvar. • Foso de Puerta de Almodóvar• Alongside the now-underground baths of the Caliphal Alcázar (clickhere). • BJunto a los Baños, ahora subterráneos, del Alcázar Califal (click aquí). • Entering Gardens of Agriculture (Jardines de la Agricultura). • Ingreso a Jardines de la Agricultura.• Plaza del Manuel Garrido Moreno, where I found the Abuelo con el Niño sculpture (clickhere). • Plaza del Manuel Garrido Moreno, donde encontré la escultura del Abuelo con el Niño (haz clic aquí). • All he asked for was a trim. (Outside the Cultural Center of San Hipolito). • Lo único que pidió fue un pequeño recorte. (Afuera del Centro Cultural de San Hipólito).
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From Brooklyn, New York; to North Massapequa; back to Brooklyn; Brockport, New York; back to Brooklyn... To Boston, Massachusetts, where I met Jerry... To Marina del Rey, California; Washington, DC; New Haven and Guilford, Connecticut; San Diego, San Francisco, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Irvine, California; Sevilla and then Fuengirola, Spain. And now Córdoba.
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39 thoughts on “Spring awakening / Despertar de primavera”
Happy to see you getting some sunshine and blue skies after all the unremitting rain and gloom. Mary
It’s so interesting to see your pictures now that I’m familiar with some of those places! (Like the Puerta de Almodóvar.) Spring is really springing there.
Debra:
I’m hoping to get there early one morning so I can get a full view of the building in good light and without lots of people around. There’s more topiary.
Jon:
Oh, how I love cherry blossom time. My parents used to take us to Washington DC every year during the season. There’s a stunning display leading to the Jefferson Memorial.
It will be at least another month and half till we see any signs of spring here. That said, as the temps’ today hit the low 60 degrees mark.
Beautiful pictures though. Spring and its arrival and renewal is the most exciting time of the year. And the hormones usually run high. Strong stirins’ and urge’ins are already starting, lol!
Your spring just slaps into being, doesn’t it? A little like here.
Although I admire the art of topiary, I always feel a little embarrassed for the trees and plants upon which it is done.
Your picture of the moat is so interesting- did those things actually work?
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Spring just explodes here, too. The past few days have been phenomenal. Trees that looked bare Thursday are already covered in leaves and buds.
It’s refreshing to see the colors of spring and to feel the warmth of the sun. I hope your gloomy rain will stay away for quite a while and allow you to enjoy the great outdoors.
Happy to see you getting some sunshine and blue skies after all the unremitting rain and gloom. Mary
Mary:
This morning is mostly cloudy, but after all our perfect days, I’m not complaining. And the sun is supposed to return this afternoon.
And this is one beautiful ‘walk in the park’. Enjoy.
Jim:
I’ve enjoyed some beautiful and interesting walks in the sunshine lately. No jacket even needed.
It’s so interesting to see your pictures now that I’m familiar with some of those places! (Like the Puerta de Almodóvar.) Spring is really springing there.
Steve:
I’m glad you can make the connections now. And, yes, spring is really springing.
Looks glorious under the blue skies!
Bob>
After months of mostly miserable weather, spring has powered in. It IS glorious.
I’m eager to see flowers here, too and go walking. Meanwhile, this will do fine. Boud
Boud:
After two more days of warmth and sunshine, there’s even more in bud and in bloom.
I love that topiary spiral tree!
Debra:
I’m hoping to get there early one morning so I can get a full view of the building in good light and without lots of people around. There’s more topiary.
I guess all that rain has set everything off. Yay for spring!
Kelly:
I think it will be a fruitful spring.
Lovely to see all the plants bursting into growth – here, we’re welcoming the start of “cherry blossom time”. Spring is my favourite time of year! Jx
Jon:
Oh, how I love cherry blossom time. My parents used to take us to Washington DC every year during the season. There’s a stunning display leading to the Jefferson Memorial.
It will be at least another month and half till we see any signs of spring here. That said, as the temps’ today hit the low 60 degrees mark.
Beautiful pictures though. Spring and its arrival and renewal is the most exciting time of the year. And the hormones usually run high. Strong stirins’ and urge’ins are already starting, lol!
Mistress Borghese:
At least there are the daffodils, and the urge’ins.
Citrus trees everywhere! Are you allowed to pick the fruit?
Rade:
Oh, yes. They’re just decorative. And the fruit is sour, bitter, and only good for marmalade.
Great pictures. Now I just wait as the weather in my neck of the woods catches up with yours.
Kirk:
We haven’t lived anywhere in years where we had to wait long for spring. It’s such a relief.
In another month when the orange trees bloom, the smell will be heavenly. We had three walkable afternoons, back to colder for a couple of days.
David,
You’re right about the orange blossoms.
Your spring just slaps into being, doesn’t it? A little like here.
Although I admire the art of topiary, I always feel a little embarrassed for the trees and plants upon which it is done.
Your picture of the moat is so interesting- did those things actually work?
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Spring just explodes here, too. The past few days have been phenomenal. Trees that looked bare Thursday are already covered in leaves and buds.
Oh boy, I’m so glad that we get to see spring happening already, thanks to you!
Judy C:
The change in the last three days is astounding. More to come.
What a gorgeous day!
Here’s my question…why did they plant so many trees of oranges that are inedible?
ellen abbott:
Over the centuries, they’ve been planted for the incredible fragrance and for much-needed shade.
I ;oves me a good moat!
wickedhamster:
So, do I. I think this moat was added in modern times (like 1960)!
It’s refreshing to see the colors of spring and to feel the warmth of the sun. I hope your gloomy rain will stay away for quite a while and allow you to enjoy the great outdoors.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
Rainy season is over. So, although we might have rain here and there, we SHOULD NOT have a repeat of the previous months.
I’m seeing similar signs here in South Carolina too 🌸 🌹🌺🌷🌻💐
Adam
Nekorandom.com
Adam:
Isn’t it a relief?
So nice for you to be in Spring.
larrymuffin:
Yes. Yours will soon arrive.
Your words are comforting, LOL!!!!