The sun’s rays shone through the young, green leaves growing on the slender branches of the surrounding trees, somewhat timidly but persistently. Spring was only just beginning, and this was clearly evident in every aspect of nature. Although nature was coming to life, it was still easy to spot signs that winter had, until recently, reigned over the archipelago. Even a casual observer could easily imagine that all these flowering, green plants had been buried in snowdrifts just a few weeks ...
