Eclipsing winter, spring takes a bough: Cherry blossom puts on a glorious show following run of warm weather By David Derbyshire
By rights she should still be hurrying about her business, wrapped up in a thick coat and hat. But the first blush of cherry blossom, coaxed out of its buds by the warmth of the sun, proved too alluring for 23-year-old Viktorija Ruskyte. Resting for a moment under the magnificent boughs on the banks of the river in Cambridge, the law student, from Lithuania, gazed at the view – surprised, perhaps, to have come across this sign of spring so early in the year.  Reflect a while: Viktorija Ruskyte on the banks of the Cam, surprised to have come across this sign of spring so early in the year  Spring colours: Punting enthusiasts glide past a row of cherry blossoms on the River Cam in Cambridge  Loved around the world: People admire cherry blossoms as they stroll in Ueno Park in Tokyo. Japanese authorities today declared the cherry blossom season open |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Spring Takes A Bough
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