Spring explodes in Jakubowizna

I left for Poznań on Tuesday and returned from Wrocław on Friday; back in Jakubowizna those three days had experienced an explosion of blossom and flowers. 

Below: cherry blossoms (white) before apple (pink); the apple trees are still a week or more from flowering. As they make up the bulk of fruit trees in the area, it means the best is still to come. In the meantime - I just love that feeling of not having to wear a scarf, gloves, woollen hat and parka when going out for a walk. Sunshine on skin is delicious at this time of year (and in autumn too).

Dandelion is particularly spectacular when growing on lawns, like the one bordering the apple orchard (below) - it won't be long before the dandelions go to seed and the yellow flowers turn into white puffballs.

Below: focusing on the silver birch on the forest's edge, commercially grown pines making up its bulk.

Below: where orchard meets forest. Little wind today, the clouds moved slowly.

Below: cherry blossom still unfurling. Fruit in about six weeks' time. 

Below: wood anemones carpet the forest floor...

Below: ...and the small wood near the end of my street

Left: Dandelions in my own garden. With forget-me-nots. Rough wood surface, old enamelled mug found on a walk - full-on cottagecore/ goblincore aesthetic in the sun. Today is Earth Day.

Below: gratuitous shot of my Unikat Road Chief-inspired Drag Star, battery fully charged, and ready to set off for a shake-down cruise round the neighbourhood. The klimat was pure nostalgia; riding slow through Staniszewice, Wincentów, Linin, low-rev V-twin burble, taking in the qualia experiences - quite magical. It's 1951 all over again.

This time six years ago:
Litter makes me bitter
[six years on, the brudasi are as filthy as ever]

This time nine years ago:
Lent's over - now what?

This time ten years ago:
Completely in the dark

This time 11 years ago:
Ruch Palikota - a descent into populism

This time 12 years ago:
I cross two unfinished bridges

This time 13 years ago:
What's the Polish for 'grumpy'?

This time 14 years ago:
Do not take this road!

This time 15 years ago:
Seated peacock, Łazienki Park

This time 16 years ago:
Spirit of place: 1930s Kentucky - or Jeziorki?