Spring is late

I am about to start work in a few weeks time. Without me around the kids will have to come back from school themselves. They suggested to walk back, just to familiarize themselves with the neighbourhood. So, after school yesterday, they walked back.

They walk back through a beautiful reserve/park on the way from school. Though it is officially spring, the weather was still chilly, with drizzle, but they enjoyed the 2 km walk tremendously.

The reserve is indeed beautiful, with the small, brown Mullum creek meanders through the heart of it; on the one side is the buck reserve and pony trail, the other schools and houses. Right in the heart of it, you would think you are right in the middle of the bush.

There are quite a number of wild ducks, parakeets, magpipes and other birds in this small reserve. Some of the wild ducks even wander into the backyard of the nearby homes.

Well, officially, it is spring here in Melbourne, but the weather is still damp and cold, just like in winter. I guess, spring is late this year. And the park is still cold, fresh, and beautiful.