It was a really slow January for me. It did not help that I had a wicked cold that lasted weeks but hey! I’m back and with that, I am attempting to resume my walks in the bonnie capital, Edinburgh. So on this brisk morn, Princes Street gardens were my destination.

On my way to Princes Street gardens, it was uplifting to see bulbs surfacing and early blooms making an appearance. Daffodil season is not that far away. The promise of Spring just feels good.

As always, with many of the trees bare this time of year, there was an excellent view of the surrounding buildings. Even with the absence of foliage, the castle looked grand.

A reflective stroll at the gardens took me to a carpet of snowdrops in early bloom. The scent was invigorating.

What a pleasant walk. Lots of evidence that Spring is not that far away. I can’t wait.

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