Spring Is On Its Way

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Marigold blossoming in the Spring[/caption]

In wishful thinking of warmer days to come, it may be pleasant to realize that March is over. This means that spring is practically upon everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, which includes Serbia. Since the upcoming spring is a symbol of promise, new beginnings, and an abundance of life, I would like to discuss what kind of weather Serbians have to look forward to in the spring.
Like all countries (or even large states), the climate can vary depending on a person’s location, so I thought I would use the Serbian capital of Belgrade as a reference. Belgraders (one demonym for the people of Belgrade) might surely look forward to the spring’s warm embrace as many others do. The temperature of Belgrade in the spring ranges from 59 degrees Fahrenheit to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the average rainfall increases in Serbian continental climate, byup to three inches in May, which contributes to a fair amount of humidity. That rainfall and humidity will continue to increase and then peak in the summer, but the springtime will keep everything pleasantly bearable. After such a harsh winter, I hope the Serbians will enjoy the warmth on their skin and the raindrops on their cheeks.
There are also other things that Serbs will get to enjoy in the upcoming springtime. The Serbian Bellflower blooms in the late spring and keeps its beautiful, star-shaped petals throughout the summer. Wineries also open in the summer to tourism and the local public, so the aroma in the rural countryside is often saturated with plums and other fruits involved in winemaking. The continental Serbian air always remains crisp, even in the warmer seasons, due to the constant rainfall and omnipresent mountain snow. However, the climate further south in Serbia can climb into the mid-eighties.
Serbs are not the only ones who enjoy features such as local wineries in the country. Tourism in Serbia has grown in popularity over the recent years. Many tourists visit the Belgrade Fortress, which is said to be one of the top attractions in Serbia, and the military museum within it. The fortress also has a great view of the Sava and Danube rivers. One of the most popular places to visit in the spring is the river island, Ada Ciganlija, in the Sava River. This heavily wooded island is where people go to get in touch with nature and enjoy sporting and outdoor activities in the sunshine. When travelers do not just want to stay in the same city the entire trip, some go to a city named Zemun to see the Gardos Tower. The tower is one example of the traditional Serbian architecture found in the city, along with cobblestone streets and small, quaint pubs. Being in this city is said to give travelers the feeling of going back in time as they wander around the rural area since it lacks the hard edges and hustle of modern city life.
Spring time in Serbia is not unlike many other places around the world; it embraces warmer weather, greets excited tourists, and reclaims the outdoors. While the atmosphere of Belgrade may contrast with that of Zemun’s, the one thing each Serbian city has in common is the sense of newness that the arrival of spring ushers in each year. This newness can inspire the imagination, and it has here on SMiLes!