ume flowers on Feb. 19

These are wonderful Ume (or Plum) blossoms. That are in bloom now in Japan. I have discovered long ago that they are the flowers for February in the Japanese Hana Fuda game, which I love very much! Since this is the month of my birth, I have a special conection to them and my friend Kumi was so kind to make this wonderful picture for me!!! Thank you Kumi!!!

Here is a link to Kumis blog:

http://jade-of-kamakura.blogspot.com/