My goodness it's a beautiful, sunny day in Sofia. It might be the most beautiful day we've had in months--but I guess that depends on what you consider beautiful as there were a few rather beautiful snowy days. The big difference is the temperature.

It's actually warm today.

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Two days ago I was bundling up in my winter coat, scarf, hat, gloves and boots and today a light jacket and tennis shoes are fine. Maybe that's because spring is the process of finding its way to Sofia.

Anyhow, I went out with my camera to take some pictures this afternoon. I took some but then I realized, how can you really capture the first day of spring in photos?! Most people are still wearing coats that are slightly to heavy for the weather and the real sense of spring is in peoples attitudes and the energy in the air.

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So in honor of this lovely day, I had a coffee <em>outside</em> with a friend.

What a good day.