OK, that was me in May last year and me in May 1982. Two great summers, well at least it is summer in the Philippines but I guess beautiful Spring season in North America and Europe. One taken in Ottawa the other I am guessing now... in Amsterdam the Netherlands. Hmm, somewhere where tulips grow in the thousands.
The tulip is such a proud and beautiful flower. Tall and straight she blooms with great brilliant colors and elegant petals to show. Leaves that are outstretched as if in praise for the lovely day. They will not stay long but the memory last since thousands of passers-by came close and stop and appreciated the flower.
Oh so lovely memories to keep. I went with my family last year for a long drive to the capital of Canada. The tulips were in bloom but we were catching the tail end of the season for the flower before they wither away. I was with my younger sister in the summer of 84 taking the train and hopping around countries during the night ride sleeping through the steel corridors that links each city that welcomed us in the morning. We had this Eurail pass that allowed us to take unlimited ride on the train for a month.That European trip was courtesy of a dear aunt of ours. I would say she gave us wings in our lives that made us want to travel and see the different parts of the world. A great eye opener indeed.
Two trips that I will always remember always as long as my memory permits. It is beyond the flower, the memory of family and travel and the tulips in rows of hundreds and even thousands will remind me of these.
ram nolasco
Did you tiptoe through the tulips? Nice photos
ReplyDeleteThanks Sabel, I think I just went around the patch.
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