Our second trip to Butchart Gardens in Victoria, was earlier in the year than our last visit. There were no roses, yet, but still the gardens did not disappoint.
Various spring flowers...
The dock at the gardens...
Camelias...
The last stop and point of disembarkation on our cruise was Seattle where a real treat awaited Dick and I.
It began six years ago when I posted a vituperous blog on Rush Limbaugh in which I called him several names. Brad's comment, "I think I love you" began a wonderful friendship. But until the 27th of April, we had never met face-to-face.
Brad picked us up at the Seattle cruise ship terminal, we met his goats, toured his home, had coffee, met Lucca his adorable retriever pup, met Kari (another blogger friend), visited Pike Place Market, and had lunch. It was wonderful. I would sue over this photo, but my husband took it! One can only do so much with PhotoShop!
From this gorgeous fountain...
To the lupines...
Azaleas and rhododendrons...
The last stop and point of disembarkation on our cruise was Seattle where a real treat awaited Dick and I.
It began six years ago when I posted a vituperous blog on Rush Limbaugh in which I called him several names. Brad's comment, "I think I love you" began a wonderful friendship. But until the 27th of April, we had never met face-to-face.
Brad picked us up at the Seattle cruise ship terminal, we met his goats, toured his home, had coffee, met Lucca his adorable retriever pup, met Kari (another blogger friend), visited Pike Place Market, and had lunch. It was wonderful. I would sue over this photo, but my husband took it! One can only do so much with PhotoShop!
13 comments:
Wonderful, wonderful. Goat's too, and all the wonderful places in Seattle.
Love the gardens. How fun to meet a blogging friend!
LOL! Sounds like a perfect day!
What a gorgeous place to while away the hours!
I would love to see Seattle, too. I saw the Garden in March 1994. There was snow on the ground and not much to see.
Lovely photos and the mention of goats. What fun to meet an admirer? BTW, is it still possible to read your piece on Rush? Vituperation is fun, too.
Found it. The date didn't work, but typing Rush's name in the box next to "Share" brought it right up. I'm glad I went looking for it. I thought you made your point very well in just a few words.
Your pictures of Butchart Gardens are beautiful. I'm glad you got to meet a blogging friend.
One of these days, we will HAVE to get to Butchart Gardens... I've seen FABULOUS pictures of that place. WOW....
Glad you got there again.. We like Biltmore in different seasons because different things are blooming.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a beautiful, beautiful place! And how lovely to meet a blogger friend! I will just have to wave to you across the pond, I'm afraid!
We saw Butchart in the spring of 2009 and it was amazing. I just loved gazing at all your gorgeous photos. I'm so glad you had such a great time.
Got my flower-fix here, Kathy. Great to meet a long-time blog friend too.
Thanks so much for the notes you are leaving. I smile every time I see you as a little bunch of flowers. :)
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