Early almond blossom.

Normally the olives are ready for harvesting early in the new year,  but this year they were about a month early.

Normally the almond trees don't come into bloom around here until late January or early February but this year....

Just this week the almond tree opposite our gate has started to burst open.  First the pink  tinged buds then today the first  flowers.

Thanks to John for the photos.