Whilst it is autumn in Bagni di Lucca and the rest of Europe, it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere – well parts of it anyway. We who live in Brisbane experience a sub tropical climate, which means we only really have two seasons. In southern Australia however, there are indeed four seasons. I was in Melbourne at the beginning of spring and after a long dreary cold and wet winter, it is like watching a miracle. The buds burst from the trees, the leaves start appearing, at first pale green and the bulbs begin to appear almost overnight. Suddenly the shine shines for longer periods and life begins again. It really is a joy to see.
Delphinium Blue
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Soft green leaves appearing
More lovely spring flowers
Spring is so beautiful in places where there are actually four marked seasons – a renewal of life, a promise of the beautiful long summer days. We who come to Italy regularly have the joy of being able to experience the flowers, fruits and weather of each season and appreciate them. The lucky people in the south of the huge continent that is Australia see it too.
Pretty in pink
Click here to see the beautiful jacarandas in Brisbane. Our spring is beautiful too.