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Dohány utca 22: The Árkád Bazár

I took these photos at Dohány utca 22, an Art Nouveau building known as the “Árkád Bazár,” once home to the Késmárky and Illés toy store. In prewar …

Dohány utca 22: The Árkád Bazár

From Winter to Spring in the Blink of an Eye | From Behind the Pen

Image Credit: fszalai

How did we get here so quickly? Today is the last day of winter for us and tomorrow is the first day of spring. It never ceases to amaze me how fast time is moving on, all around me, whether I am prepared for it or not. But the seasons here now, aren’t the seasons as they were when I was growing up. We always had distinctive seasons, and during the winter, we dressed in wool overcoats, boots, hats, and gloves. For the last decade or so, I didn’t need to wear an overcoat for winter. A jacket and occasionally wearing gloves were fine.

But the years have shown that our seasonal changes are almost blurred into each other and in a heartbeat, the temperatures can change significantly whether the mercury shoots up or down. Our temperature is cool for the moment, although last week was in the lower 70s. I see many trees and flower bulbs have already bloomed as if spring is in full swing. But as Mother Nature is revealing that global warming is a new norm, I have no choice but to adapt to her lead accordingly. Yet, I had hoped we would have seen a little bit of snow during the winter months. Oh well.

So for now, hasta la vista winter, and hello spring! 🌳🌷🍃

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