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| Despite the fact that Beijing is in an Orange Alert (AQI 101-150) through Saturday, and it was purple on Sunday (AQI was 238) and red yesterday (AQI was 193) everything is coming up colorful for spring. |
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| All of these beautiful blooming trees and flowers were on the walk through my apartment complex on my way home from school this afteroon. |
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| Forsythia was the first to bloom about two weeks ago. |
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| There are several varieties of red bud trees here. |
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| Lilacs; my favorite! |
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| Magnolia trees; my momma's favorite :) |
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| The cherry blossoms smell so good! |
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| I love the beautiful shades of spring green. |
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| ...and the wee little baby irises. |
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| As I stepped into the courtyard, 'MY' lilac bush is now loaded with blooms. That's what a sunny, 70 degree day will do for them, as they were tightly closed buds on my way to school this morning. I took off my mask and buried my nose in them for a few minutes....just because. |
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| These are near the entrance to my apartment, and I think they are some type of wild rose? All I know is that sticking my nose in this one made me start sneezing! |
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| And as I stepped up the walk to my building, #24, Tower 4...the willow trees now have their leaves...which is my favorite kind of tree. Sometimes, Beijing can be beautiful :) I hope spring has sprung where ever you are. G'nite, y'all! |
