We live just a short walk from one of the nicest parks in the county. It's especially beautiful in the spring. During a normal year (which this is definitely not), there would have been a 10 day long Lilac Festival. But the truth of the matter is, had it occurred, none of the lilacs would have been in bloom, and it would have been nasty and cold. May's weather has been bizarre. We walked in the snow twice, and this past week it was 90°. But . . . the park is now in full bloom. Earlier in the week the lilacs were at their peak. The park was too crowded for our tastes, so we walked among the lilacs and stayed off the sidewalks. It was easy to stay a good social distance apart.
We're at the park every year, and yet, I don't think I've ever come across this variety ("Sensation"). It's one of the most beautiful in the park.
Later in the week, many of the lilacs had started to fade, but there was still lots of beauty to be seen. Only about 50% of the rhododendrons are in bloom, but this one is gorgeous.
I think there is only one of these trees in the park, and it's the first time I've seen it in bloom. It's called a Goldenchain tree---perfect name!
Most of the magnolias have come and gone, but this beauty was still there.
This is always one of my favorite spots in the park. The azaleas are in full bloom.
These rhododendrons are beautiful, too.
And this is our parting view as we walk down a set of steps to the street that takes us back to our neighborhood.
I hope this tour makes up for some of my bitter complaining this spring when all the beauty seemed out of our grasp. It certainly lifts my spirits!