Plum Blossoms Now, Cherry Blossoms Soon

Spring is slowly beginning to arrive.

The plum blossoms nearby are now in full bloom,quietly telling us that winter is coming to an end.

Meanwhile, the cherry trees along the lake are still just small buds, waiting for their moment.

Plums now, cherry blossoms soon.

Even this in-between season has its own beauty.The air feels softer, and everything moves at its own pace.

Cherry blossom season will likely begin in April, as usual.

Until then, there is a quiet kind of spring here.