Some days are nicer than others to live in a houseboat in the Pampas marina. The air is still cold, but we've had several days of clear blue skies and bright sunshine. The ducks are flocking around our boat and people are sitting outside the Sea Restaurant enjoying the sun. So far, only the icebreaker occasionally chugs by, but soon the water will probably be filled with other boats as well.
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Tomorrow we will arrive in March, the first month of spring, but according to SMHI, spring has already started in many parts of Sweden. According to their meteorological definition, it is spring when the average daily temperature is between 0 and +10 degrees Celsius, if this occurs after 15 February.
I've seen a lot of pictures of spring flowers on social media. Here in Pampas marina we have completely different signs of spring. Yesterday afternoon the sun was strong on Sjökrogen, and lots of people were sitting outside enjoying the spring heat with a coffee or a glass of wine. That has to be the most reliable sign of spring here. Have you seen any signs of spring yet?
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Åsa says:
Yes, think what a little sun can do! Here it's still spring I guess, although we picked funnel weed this week. Soon it will start blooming in full on the hills towards the sea. Then it's spring! The flowers will have wilted by summer.
29 February 2016 - 9:58
Lennart says:
Spring is my favourite time of year!
29 February 2016 - 10:02
Ann-Mari says:
How lovely 🙂
Here in Denmark, there are many small signs of spring, such as eager birds and spring flowers making their presence felt.
But it looks like there will be some snow this week. So winter is trying one last time 🙂
29 February 2016 - 10:19
nils-åke hansson says:
The storks and we stay a while longer here in southern Europe
29 February 2016 - 10:56
Ama de casa says:
Looks really lovely - beautiful! 🙂
Here we have signs of spring all year round. If you just see some Englishmen in their shorts, you can be fooled into thinking it's warmer than it is. They don't seem to have long trousers and long sleeves in their wardrobes, Englishmen... 😉.
Yes, and then the snow that we saw a few days ago is gone now 😀.
29 February 2016 - 11:04
Mr Steve says:
Wonderfully peaceful picture with the view from the bow... There's not much to indicate that you live in the royal capital.
When I pulled the curtains in the bedroom this morning, I saw the surest sign of spring. D has hung the washing out to dry.
29 February 2016 - 10:31
admin says:
Åsa, the seasons in Portugal really seem to be a bit indefinable! Funnel chanterelles and spring, haha 😉.
Lennart, spring is a wonderful time! 🙂
Ann-Mari, there are always some setbacks, but I believe in spring now! 🙂
Steve, there are quite a few nice, quiet and green oases in Stockholm! Many times it can be enough to go into an alley or turn a corner, and it's suddenly impossible to imagine that you're in a big city 😉.
Nils-Åke, fun when you can follow the seasons through the animals!
Ama de casa, if we marvel at the English in shorts, then the Spanish must REALLY marvel! 😉
29 February 2016 - 11:43
Ditte says:
It's been a lovely few days in Stockholm.
And here in the city you can see that several outdoor restaurants have opened and are very popular.
Other signs of spring are flowers emerging from the flowerbeds along Årstaviken's various allotment areas, people working on their boats, lots of people out walking and sitting on benches soaking up the sun and enjoying spring. At least it is visiting.
29 February 2016 - 12:21
Mr Steve says:
Thank you for fixing my image transfer problems. Upon careful inspection, it turned out to be a barely visible damage to the cable.
29 February 2016 - 12:55
joy says:
There's a bit of dust in the air as the cars drive, the sand hasn't been swept up yet, tulip leaves are popping up in the flower beds, the wind is chilly and the sun is warm. I hope it's Spring now.
Hugs
29 February 2016 - 18:30
Millan says:
Those beautiful photos really give me hope that the sun is out there 🙂.
29 February 2016 - 20:52
admin says:
Ditte, the opening of the outdoor restaurants is a real sign of spring! 🙂 Lovely with this weather! It does not matter that it is a little cold as long as it is blue sky and sun, I think!
Steve, oh how nice that you found the error! Just glad I could be of assistance 🙂 .
JoY, it sounds like spring is gently on its way! Lovely! 🙂
Millan, you need some hope this time of year! Lovely with sun! 🙂
29 February 2016 - 23:26
Biggeros says:
What a view! You can't miss it. Spring is so lovely when all the birds show their colours. Have a good evening :)
01 March 2016 - 23:06