The bonus for me on this visit, has been that the damp, cold, late arrival of 'summer', here on Prince Edward Island, has allowed me to fully enjoy the sensational beauty of spring. A beauty I only see through my friends blogs.
Be warned, spring is about to explode uncontrollably in this post.
It was cold wet and miserable, for most of the time, during our first week. The Canadian Day celebrations on the 1st July, were all but washed out. Then the sun came out and four days later, the islands 31C felt like 36C with the high humidity. Thankfully a storm came through and we have had perfect sunny warm days since.
These photos have been taken on my early morning walks, our several hikes and ramblings in the car.
The lupins line almost every road and field. Just sensational. The rhododendrons were in the gardens in the vacinity of our accommodation and the magnificent peonies were in gardens everywhere. The camera just wouldn't be controlled!
Wildflowers greeted us in the vacant allotment, opposite our lovely home of 3 weeks.
Note the name of the street at the end of ours. [Victoria]
I learnt that ants are needed to help the peony open.
My heart overflows with joy for the beauty and love for the child. I hope your day is also a happy one.
I would love to read your comment.
I bet you are having a wonderful time with your grandson. He is adorable! And the countryside is so lush.. I especially like the magnificence of the lupins.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a very, very special time with Ben, Stuart and Kim. Hard to leave but I feel blessed, as some Grandparents don't get any time with their Grandchildren.
DeleteSpring is a wonderful season! Glad you were able to enjoy the full beauty of spring. Those multi-colored lupines are lovely. We only get purple ones here in Oregon. Enjoy that sweet grandchild.
ReplyDeleteLinda, for me it was truly sensational. I just can't imagine having young children who have to spend 2/3 of the year indoors.
DeleteWow--- you sure caught the flowers! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe greens of trees and fields were equally beautiful.
DeleteBeautiful. I especially love the lupins, I have seen them flowering like that in the Snowy Mountains, must give them a go in my garden sometime. They look like they multiply if they like the place, I like plants that do that.
ReplyDeleteI believe the Snowy Mts are very snowy at present. I hope the Sydney winds didn't reach you.
ReplyDeleteThose flowers - oh my! It was wonderful to see a glimpse of your cute grandson. I can't believe how big he's gotten, and I'm sure you can't either. Enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteI am very familiar with the beauty of PEI and I am glad that you are enjoying it, Helen, and time spent with your grandson.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful flowers! I was glad to get a glimpse of the little one at the end.
ReplyDeleteA real explosion of colour in this post - fantastic
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