first flowers

There's still snow on the ground but I took a chance on a short walk at Maudslay this afternoon. I walked where others had been before, staying on a snow-covered path and avoiding patches of mud. My destination was a hillside that usually is a sea of crocus in the spring. I didn't know what I would see but I thought it was worth a walk.

A small section of the hill was clear of snow. There was a single crocus in bloom along with a number of miniature daffodils. It was wonderful to see emerging color.