bloom

We returned from Crete just in time for the two perfect days of magnolia blossoms. Since then, apple and apricot blooms, wisteria, lilacs, and the pink tree in the middle of town have all taken turns to flower and leaf. It has been a rather gray, cold, and rainy spring so far, but the very few clear days have been absolutely lovely. 

geneva half

We're lucky to have a beautiful, comfortable running day for the Geneva races. Anna, myself, Derek, and Laura ran the half marathon this morning (above photo cred: Dan van der Ster) . The race spent a few kilometers in vineyards outside the city before dropping along the lakefront, winding through some city blocks, and finishing on the Pont du Mount Blanc in front of the Jet d'Eau. Way to go team!

 I was really excited to drop 11 minutes from my last (only other) half marathon time six months earlier.