The smell of Spring... on the first day of March?!

With the articles about blizzards at home, it is strange to be writing about how beautiful the weather is right now! Kristin and I experienced our first plum blossoms on the trees in Nara on Valentines Day, and it's supposed to be in the 60s this week! I love having four real seasons and am not about to up and move to California when I return home, but I have to admit, it's awfully beautiful outside! (pictures to follow!)