Spring!

Hi Panda,
I'm writing you from Rome. It's spring here! There's been a wonderful sun out there for two days now, temperatures are mild and spring is definitely in the air! Flowers are blooming everywhere, birds nesting, people coming out to enjoy the sun. I take this as a sign that this year spring starts earlier, on your March 9 important date. Good new beginnings are coming! I'm sending you a picture of the apricot tree in my parents' backyard and a view of Rome to show you what I'm talking about. A hug from everyone here e tanti baci.