It's spring time and there are flowers everywhere!

After a very dry and dusty winter in Johannesburg, seeing flowers blooming everywhere is a welcome sight. There has been some rain, just enough to get excited about and dream of Spring time and Summer rain that are very much needed.

A little bit on the history to the trees. The Jacaranda "mimosifolia" is not a native African tree, but originated in South America. It is believe that the trees first arrived in Gauteng in 1888, during the Gold Rush and quickly became so popular that the trees were planted in every street during a time when the cities Johannesburg and Pretoria were growing very fast.

The fragrant purple blossoms are seen every year during the October and early November months, especially in Johannesburg and Pretoria's older suburbs.

The photos' below were taken in one of Johannesburg oldest suburbs, Kensington.

Kensington street, Jacaranda trees

Hello! That's me and my little girl posing for the camera

The ground is covered in fallen blossoms

More about Jacaranda trees and their history in South Africa, can be found here:

- Jacarandas in Joburg

- What to Know About South Africa's Majestic Jacaranda Trees