Sunday, April 20

Weather forecasters across Finland had agreed that Easter weekend would see a sudden switch to a tropical paradise: bright summer sun, cloudless skies, and gentle breezes. Needless to say it began raining on Friday and has continued to get worse as the holiday proceeded.

Spotting a break in the rain I decide to go for a quick walk. I literally bump into these Spring blossoms hanging at head height on some trees. I continue walking in a barely successful effort to get home before the rain starts again.