Forerunners of spring

I don't know what they are called in English but a straight translation from Swedish would be "snowdrops". They carry the happy message that soon, really soon now the winter is over, and spring is coming.

I spotted this little bunch today on my daily walk with Rufus, the Swedish vallhund, and had to share it with you!

After the walk I made a cuppa and went out on our south-facing balcony. Brought out a wicker chair and stuffed my Boswell Prince with a Balkan (which one it is in my little tin can, I have now forgotten, but I am guessing it is Erinmore...) and sat down with Rufus happy by my side.

I had almost forgotten how lovely it is to just sit in the sun, drink some hot coffee and smoke a bowl as an hour passes by - bliss!