Return of the storks

Despite our recent odd bout of unpredictable Aprilwetter, there are several signs that spring is finally on its way: daffodils blooming in our yard, birds chirping, the delicate aroma of pig poop in the air, etc. But perhaps the surest sign that spring is near is that the storks have made their return to Basel. After seeing a few of them in the field near our house a few weeks ago, we saw several of them when we were out yesterday. I'm telling you, there's just something about storks that makes me smile (and not just because of our current situation).