Spring Is Here, And It Is Beautiful.



At a beach in Mississauga. A visitor sneaked up on us as my son and I were building sand castle. 


The only predictable thing about weather in Canada is its unpredictability. Monday was a beautiful day as Sun was out in full glory. We went to a beach, built sand castles, and played in lake water. Water was cold, though. As soon as we stepped out of Lake water, the sun felt good on wet feet and legs. Overall, it was a good day to spend time out in the open.

Sun on the beach felt good on bare arms and legs. Beach in Mississauga.








On Monday, clouds returned and brought rain with them. There was a chill in the air. It remained foggy until 3 PM. Though jackets came off in the afternoon, the sun was elusive. And today, it is a glorious day. It feels like a summer day with sun in its full glory and not a hint of clouds in the sky. With the onset of the spring, the harbor has become the mosaic of boats. It is common to see people kayaking, canoeing or paddling.

A sports enthusiast paddling in the Lake Onatario. CN Tower is in the backdrop.





Everyone talks about how colors are fall are a breathtaking view. But I believe that colors are the spring are equally mesmerizing. The dash of whites, the sprinkle of purples, scattering of pinks and red flowers with proper doses of green leaves are splashed everywhere. Yellow dandelion has taken over all patches of grass on the side. And tulips of all colors are reigning everyone else like a king. It is a marvelous sight. 

I have been coming to Port Credit library, and the view from my window is magnificent. I can see lush green gardens bisected with pathways. People are cycling, jogging or strolling lazily to enjoy this beautiful day. Rabbits are jumping all around. Birds are leaping from one tree branch to another. Vehicles are plying, but they seem to have no effect on anyone who is out there to enjoy the solitude of the garden.

At the edge of the garden is Credit River. I have a glimpse of water calmly flowing in the river from my seat. The view is precious. If I ever get to build my office in Canada, I hope to make it in this kind of location.

Colors of spring can be seen in every corner.

Playful ducks in the pond.

Bird watching in High Park, Toronto.

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