Sunday, May 26, 2013

Copenhagen in bloom

The late spring in Copenhagen has been stunning. Everything seems to have bloomed at high speed, as the trees, shrubs and bulbs burst into life with the longer days and warmer  temperatures. Since the beginning of May the change has been dramatic. The almost luminous green of the horse chestnut tree leaves completely transforms our lake view from the apartment . Last weekend I came across coot ducklings amongst the reeds on one of the quieter lakes as well as nesting swans. Mostly I've been making it a priority to take a bike break and walk through the parks to enjoy all the changes, but occasionally I remembered to take a few photos.






The season shift has coincided with friends coming to visit, from Australia, New Zealand and Colorado. A week ago one of the highlights was a leisurely picnic in the Kongens Have (King's Park) close to these gorgeous trees.


Being in northern Europe spring and summer can feel like a fleeting thing, you have to get out and make the most of it, as these glorious days are interspersed with the contrasting overcast skies and rain.