...Thrusday
7.14.16
Everyday is Saturday...
...or so it seems when I'm on summer vacation. I've been taking full advantage of my time off. Reading, swimming, getting together with friends, napping when needed, and taking day-cations...
...as a promise to myself.
Last week, I had the pleasure of discovering the Huntington Library with Vicki, Austin's girlfriend's mom. Knowing how long I could spend in this place, and Vicki not a photographer, I enjoyed the day with her but went back the next day.
There are 120 acres of Botanical Gardens to explore not to mention a Subtropical and Jungle Garden to roam through. So many luscious paths to discover and benches everywhere to just sit and take in the surroundings. You're literally transformed to foreign and exotic locations with every step.
Every turn, every path led to something...
The arbor area leading to the Shakespeare Garden.
Roaming through the Jungle Garden seemed surreal living in So. Cal. So many interesting trees and plants not native here.
I never realized a cactus garden could be so lush.
I fell in love with these Old Man of the Andes cacti.
The Huntington also boasts one of the largest research libraries in the country. There is an extensive collection of rare books and art. I never even made it the Children's Garden-but I'm going to leave that to explore with Erik.
Have you made any surprised discoveries someplace not far from where you live?
Do tell I'd love to hear.
Sharing over at
today.
Thanks for the tour. I love botanical gardens and haven't gotten to one in a while.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah-Gardens make nice day trips. Thanks for popping in
DeleteI enjoyed your photos ... wow, what an amazing garden this is, Kelly !
ReplyDeleteWould love to sit there on a bench for a while :-)
Have a nice day,
Sylvia
Thank you Sylvia-you'd like sitting here for sure. Thank you for stopping in.
DeleteWhat a stunning and peaceful place!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to go back Tamar.
DeleteSuch a wonderful visual tour of what seems to be such a peaceful location! Beautiful images Kelly!
ReplyDeleteIt's idealic Mitzi-really just so much to take in
DeleteBeautiful garden, and there is no way you could see it all in one day, smart to go back. It would be interesting to see yours in different 'seasons' too.
ReplyDeleteWell-I bought a membership so I'll be going back often so ill be posting! Although we don't really have seasons like you-but... We'll see
DeleteHow fun! I can't believe this is a library {I mean, I know libraries are more than just books but.... WOW!}. I'm so happy you went back to explore.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd love looking at the books and art Daenel. It's really something.
DeleteIt all looks so pretty and peaceful
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
HI Molly, I just never tire of it. Clean air, bird song, and something around every corner.
DeleteI'm so glad you went back. The venue is gorgeous. Especially love the Asian styled gardens.
ReplyDeleteNot only did I go back...I became a member! Thanks Kim.
DeleteKelly, thank you for the tour! I enjoyed your gorgeous pics and recognize that beautiful pink flower from IG ... is it a lilypad flower? and oh I love the pods!! Fabulous post!
ReplyDeleteBarb, I think you'd really like roaming around the gardens. Yes, the photo you're referring to is a lily pad flower. I've never seen them reach so high. Thank you for the post/photo love.
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