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It’s Springtime folks!

March 18, 2013 By: Mehroocomment

With Easter holidays round the corner, memories of Easter egg hunts, decorating eggs and a beautiful spring in London come rushing back to my mind.

We lived in London at that time and I was gearing up for the two week long Easter break at school. Not that I was dreading the holidays, in fact I love the break from routine that holidays provide so that we can try out new things, see new places, just do something different. So I started working upon my list of to-do things and to-see places in London – parks, museums, farms, zoo, I soon had a long list prepared. For the first three days of the holiday, I engaged my elder son in a football camp at his school and thought of just exploring my neighbourhood with my younger one. He loved scooting around and I was happy to get some exercise. Just a few blocks away, we happened to come across an Easter extravaganza organised by our local community. For two pounds per head, we walked in and took part in an Easter egg hunt which got my little one all excited as he started to run around the bushes looking for small chocolate Easter eggs and collecting them in his basket. Besides the chocolates that he could keep, he was also eligible for a reward at the end of the hunt! This was followed by a face painting and an arts and craft activity organised by some mums where my son was kept busy, giving me some much-needed time to relax by myself. The other attraction was a magic show by this clown who kept us both in splits! There was also a small food and drink stall and for the the rest of the afternoon, we sat in the grass and enjoyed our little picnic. An afternoon that did not require any planning, cost almost nothing, involved zero travelling and one that I am not going to forget in a very long time!

A magic show I truly enjoyed

Now along with the excitement of Easter, there was another kind of buzz in the environment. The arrival of Spring! Having lived in Mumbai all my life where summer and monsoon were pretty much the dominating seasons along with a little bit of winter, I wasn’t sure what to expect but was definitely looking forward to experiencing my very first Spring in London and I was definitely not disappointed!

A clear, blue sky on a sunny day

One day in early April as I crossed the park which I normally do to reach home, I couldn’t help sensing something different in the air. I continued walking till a jet plane attracted my attention to the sky. It looked beautiful as the tiny speck of a plane left a trail of white in contrast to the light blue sky. That’s also when I suddenly happened to notice the first signs of life on the barren trees in the park. I had seen these trees barren ever since we moved to London in early November, except maybe the snow that would sometimes get collected on the branches. But today I could see something different. Tiny blossoms of pink and white sprouting out on each of the branches. Then out of nowhere I saw a bird fly out, then two, then a whole flock chirping and flying into the clear, blue canvas. It was a nice sunny day and though it was still quite nippy, I don’t know why I just felt very light and happy. As if the blossoms and the birds were heralding happier times to come. Within a few weeks my world changed from a dull black, grey and white to red, pink, purple, yellow and all other colours and combinations. I saw rows and rows of pansies, azaleas, begonias, camellias (I had to get educated in these names first!) planted in pretty pots outside window sills. What’s more I had my first gardening experience (thanks to my Aunt who first taught me the basics) planting some of these pretty flowers in pots on my window sill! Suddenly there were flowers everywhere, even the streets had these huge hanging pots growing them adding to the beautiful scenery. The weather was getting warmer too and a very happy me started putting away the thicker jackets and coats for next winter! I started taking advantage of this change in season, walking everywhere instead of taking the car, capturing these beautiful images in my newly gifted Canon SLR D550 and sharing them with family and friends back home in India. Yes, Spring was definitely here!

John Innes Park, Wimbledon
Isabella plantation in Richmond Park

The neighbourhood boutiques were full of ‘New Spring Arrivals’ as they got rid of their old, winter stock at discounted prices. Salons and spa centres did quick business with their trendy hairstyles and hand and foot treatments now that we could keep our heads, hands and feet relatively cover-free! I learnt what the term ‘spring cleaning’ actually meant as I thoroughly cleaned my wardrobes and my house, getting rid of the musky dampness and letting the warm sun invade every corner possible. Not to forget all these activities were carried out with a spring in my step!

Wish you all very Happy Easter!

Sharing this post on ABC Wednesday, a great initiative started by Mrs. Nesbitt and continued by Roger. S is for Spring!
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  1. aliasgarmukhtiar mukhtiar says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    beautiful captures

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  2. Mehroo Turel says

    March 19, 2013 at 3:42 am

    Thank you! No photography skills required when Yuki have nature's beauty surrounding you.

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  3. Anna Fitter says

    March 20, 2013 at 12:30 am

    It's hard to miss Spring when all of nature is expressing joy and color. Didn't notice it in Bombay, you are right, with the year-round sweltering heat I couldn't wait for winter when we could wear a sweater and now Spring is officially my favorite season. Thanks for a very colorful reminder, great pictures! Happy Navroze.

    PS: Someone needs to remind London it's Spring 2013.. family there complains the world is still grey. 🙂

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  4. Anna Fitter says

    March 20, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Hard to miss spring around here in California.. Nature is screaming color and the bunnies in the backyard are in full-form. But remember our Bombay days with the year-round sweltering heat we actually looked forward to winter? Great post, loved the pictures now I have to buy some extra large eggs for the kids to paint and glitter on….
    ~A
    PS: Someone needs to remind poor London it's Spring already, family there says it's very grey and cold still. Happy Navroze.

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  5. Vishal Rathod says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Nice read great pictures

    Travel India

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  6. Arti says

    March 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    How true, Mumbai has just two seasons to experience – summers and rains. Having lived in Mumbai almost all of my life, my case is quite similar to yours. You are lucky to have gotten to soak in all its warmth and how nice to see that you made the most of it. Your words paint a lovely picture Mehroo, I loved them even more than the actual photographs. Thanks for making me understand spring in the most beautiful manner. Happy Easter! 🙂

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  7. Mehroo Turel says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Hi Anahita, thank you for your very fist comment ON my blog, each comment is invaluable to me! Yes I did see some London photos this year of "Spring"…still looks like winter so I don't blame your family, but I am sure they will get their beautiful colours soon too. Take care.

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  8. Mehroo Turel says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Happy Navroze to you too. Do you do anything special out there for Navroze? Just wrote a blog on that. Do read when free.

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  9. Mehroo Turel says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Dear Arti, when a talented blogger like you pays a compliment my day is made! Thank you so much for your kind words and as you would know comments like these always motivate me to write more, write better. Do keep visiting when you can.

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  10. Mehroo Turel says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Thank you Vishal.

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  11. Reena says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Lovely photos! and I share those wonderful memories of London. Happy Easter to you!

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  12. Kainaz Pooniwala Turel says

    March 26, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Loved the last pic… pink blossoms everywhere and an exited little boy! 😉

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