Saturday, February 16, 2013

Snowdrops, Flooded Walks, and Spring

Happy and I went for a walk on the canal path from Oxford north to the Port Meadow.  We couldn't get far.  The path was flooded and parts were several feet below water.  

Walker's beware!

Ducks take care.

Flooding and mud: a sure sign that Spring is coming soon

The path is usually where the trees are.


Snowdrops are now in full bloom -- another sign of Spring. Native to the west of England and Wales, snowdrops are often found around abbeys and churchyards.  They are the Roman Catholic symbol of Candlemas since they often flower around February 2nd, the date of the Candlemas festival.  



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