Snail Season

Many years ago, I wrote the following post after encountering the incredible amount of snails in our garden. In the intervening years, the snails have vanished. Now, my youngest son and I look forward to a particular patch of succulents on the walk to school that, when spring comes, turns into Snail City. It’s been dry for months, and then suddenly, this week, we came around the corner on a misty day and there they were in all of their glory. Here’s one that was particularly glorious.

It is springtime, and the snails are upon us.