Oh, the spring and its sweet unrealistic promises of beautiful future. I walked around St. Petersburg’s Botanical Garden during the most romantic time of the year (back in 2014).
And, of course, beautiful sakura stood out from others. Sakura is often elusive – every year one tries to predict its bloom according to the weather forecasts and magical rituals in order to see it (before the crowds of other people), and of course tries to catch it in its short blossoming period.
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14. Purple and white rhododendrons have already begun to bloom.
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21. Some of the trees also begin to bloom.
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28. The most of the trees have not yet woken up.
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34. The tall TV tower is situated nearby and can be seen in the thin air.
35. Overall, the garden’s landscapes are the most peacefull in the city.
Saint Petersburg, April 2014.
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