Primavera...

Today, I think that the Cambridge wanted to wish us well on our upcoming trip, and to remind us what we would be missing while we're away. So, the sun came out with more force than it has since October. It was warm enough that I even donned short sleeves! Of course, I couldn't resist traipsing around town with my handy dandy DSLR.

This tropical flower looks like it belongs in Florida or Hawaii, not England!

Super sassy and waxy red tulip(?)

The trees are getting in on the action too!

Daffodils abound nearly everywhere you look.

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter.
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here.
Here comes the sun, doo doo doo doo! Here comes the sun, and I say, it's all right!

Cherry Blossoms remind me more of grapefruits than cherries. Whatever. They're ultra pink, and I love it!

Like I said, they're everywhere!

Speaking of everywhere, I think Will and Kate have made royal appearances just about everywhere except Cambridge. Until now! Behold:

Sadly, standing at the window and drooling over this jelly bean portrait is probably the closest I will ever come to these folks. But I'll take it. Quite an impressive likeness to be made of candy, no?

And finally, I paused to snap this on Queen's Road. In all my time here, I have yet to see anyone besides a tourist get inside one of these things. Do the phones even work? On the singular occasion that I opened one to view the inside, I was overcome by the stench of urine and sweat. Needless to say, I have keep a sanitary distance since.

I suppose I have now glimpsed all four seasons in Cambridge - the end of summer, an entire autumn, most of a mild winter, and just a hint of spring. Mad. Absolutely mental. It isn't possible. Feels like we just arrived. I'm simply chuffed to bits for a brief respite Stateside. But don't fret, Old Blighty, my dear - I shall return. Meanwhile, don't do anything too exciting while I'm gone.