I don’t know when it will ever stay for good - well at least for a few months….it seems the sun is shining one minute and you’re having just a sweater and then it’s back to the coat and the sky looks like snow could just pour down…but I guess that’s why we appreciate it so much…and we did make it on that adventure with our friend Sylvie to see an area tradition to welcome spring and to say goodbye to winter…here’s a few photos.

Day 81

A very cool cathedral (dome) in the background, but you can’t really see it - trust me it’s beautiful.

And old door - part of the dome.

And then it was on to see the parade and to wait for the snowman.

Liam awaiting the snowman - the sticks are part of the tradition and pretzels are added and eaten.

Here is a giant straw snowman that will be the end of winter.

After the parade and the snowman - the crowd follows the parade to a large open area and there are songs and dancing…then the snowman is burned to say goodbye.

And after all of that, there must be a little more fun with rolling down the hill.

I’ve started my new job - so I’m busier than ever - have a great week!

~J

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