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| 19 May 2026 - 21:05 |
Tuesday evening offered this sunset view from my balcony.
Yesterday, Thursday, was dominated by grey skies and rain showers. I had to walk into town for a dentist appointment at 11 am, to get my new crown put in place. So I both put on my rain coat and brought a foldable umbrella; but fortunately (also managing my walking stick with the other hand) did not need to have the umbrella up much...
At the the north-west entrance to the city park, I found rhododendron in bloom; and down by the river in the park, the huge old horse chestnut trees were in bloom:
The dentist appointment went well. I got a bit worried initially, because when they first put the new crown in to see how it fitted, it did feel to me like it would not fit at all... But of course they fixed that; and in the end I once again walked out of there a satisfied customer/patient. (I've been with the same dental practice for 35+ years. My old dentist retired a few years ago, but the new one soon earned my trust as well.)
On the way back home I walked a different way, did not need my umbrella, and found some more rhododendron in bloom. The wooden door in the photo below sits in the wall of a cemetery (not the cemetery where I usually walk, but an even older one, closer to the city centre and park).
Today the clouds broke up in favour of a clear blue sky again. I've had some indoor things to do but have also been out for two shorter walks. Before lunch, my usual Friday "recycling" walk + stopping by a small local shop on the way back for a few things.
On the way, noticing that the lilacs are now in bloom:
And in the afternoon, a walk to the nearby cemetery to check on the progess of the azaleas there:
I think rhodos are my favourite Spring shrub to see here, so many different colours, are tooth crowns expensive there to get? I think here they are over $1000, have a great weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteAmy, yes, it's over that here as well, I paid around 7500 SEK in total for this one (two appointments + the crown itself). Around 1370 NZD. Well worth it in the long run though, is my opinion from previous experience!
DeleteThe flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Wow, things are blooming all over the place for you. Such varied colors and the weather looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to live in a walkable area where one could walk to the dentist and such when needed. American suburbia spreads things out all over the place.
I had a new replacement crown myself earlier this year. The one I had was put in in 1986. I was joking with my dentist that a crown ought to last more than just 40 years.
Yogi, May is a beautiful time of year here. I'm glad to be back to being able to walk to the city centre after a knee injury back in the autumn, as the bus conmections aren't very helpful these days (used to better). - Wow, 40 years is a long time for a crown to last...!
DeleteIt looks more like summer, I know the calendar says spring.
ReplyDeleteDora, I'd say we're on the verge of summer now, but unlike further south in Europe we haven't had really hot weather yet (for which I'm thankful!)
DeleteI love seeing spring blooming in the northern hemisphere, so much is frilly and lovely.
ReplyDeleteRiver it's a beautiful time of year, everything looking new and fresh :)
DeleteSplendid photographs, Monica. Horse chestnuts in full fig are so beautiful. Your fourth photograph reminds me of a Constable painting - rural bliss.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janice. Those views in the park and along the river is a strong motivator to keep me walking ... ;)
DeleteI'm really enjoying seeing your springtime beauties. Ours have passed already, so it's great to continue this season which just pops with colors1
ReplyDeleteBarbara, there are advantages to having blogging friends around the world! :)
DeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe big Horse Chestnut tree is my favorite! Towering and gorgeous! Now WHAT is in or behind the little door??? My guess would be Hobbits.
ReplyDeleteGinny, I've never seen the door open, so who knows... ;) Probably just some kind of storage space, though.
DeleteLove the sunset especially, but also all the flowers, and as a born and bred citizen of Ludwigsburg, horse chestnuts have a special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteGood that all went well with your new crown!
Thanks Meike - it feels all ok now so I'm just glad it happened in May rather than back in the winter (or in July when my dentist practice is usually closed for summer holidays!)
DeleteI love to see the colours of spring as they move towards summer.
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