Springtime, I think

The months of March and April have been slow to show us how beautiful spring really can be in Switzerland, but I think we're beginning to turn the corner...I think, no maybe after a little more snow in the mountains and the temperature at night gets above 35'F, and the rain goes away. OK, so I'm not too happy about the weather, but I know we're on the cusp of some great weather and obviously great food. Just look, our local store has begun to carry the mother load of asparagus...and that can only mean one thing. Somewhere it's springtime (even if that somewhere is down the road in a some farmers greenhouse).  

An entire row of asparagus!

The safflower has begun to bloom, a good sign.

A cloudy day in the Jura, as the snow line creeps even further down.

Most villages decorate their water fountains with some elaborate gear to welcome spring. The water actually powered this bike and the wheels turned. I was impressed.