The week rolled by so fast - I did not get a chance to participate. Like you the weather here is unusually rainy and cold. That is a lovely photo of the buds on the tree - the start of something special to come.
On this side of the world - I was enjoying something before it disappears - blooming magnolias. Today I went for a walk in Amstel Park, Amsterdam. I went to catch the sun which graced us with its presence for longer than normal. I was also curious to see the park as I haven't been there since spring started. Today was warmer than the preceding days and it was pleasant to walk around and there was no rain falling - nice gift😀. The magnolias could show off their beauty in the sunlight and they definitely caught my eyes. 
This tree symbolises beauty, perseverance, endurance, femininity etc. etc. I think it symbolises so much it just a feel-good. Why not? It is certainly pleasant to look at.
Hey, nice to see you here again with another cool entry from Amsterdam :) I love magnolias, their blooms are so huge and beautiful! Thank you.
The city is so pretty right now - we should all take time to enjoy the blooms.Many thank @phortun -yes the blooms are certainly special. I paused for a while to gaze at these blooms. There were cherry blossoms too but that deserve its own post one day.