San Diego: Dancing and Dining
/Dancing at the San Diego Botanical Gardens
The gardens were a wonderful surprise. I had not realized that San Diego had such a developed public botanical garden. A friend of mine told me about it before we left for our trip, and I am so happy I got a chance to see it.
Lady in Green
There are sculptures throughout the park which make for a experience of delightful discovery. In the Bamboo forest, it was almost fairy tale like. Giant seed pods looked almost ready to flower.
Giant hat pins holding wisps of grassy locks in place.
And then there were those moments when a glance just made me hold my breath....water falling into lily ponds.
Layer upon layer of color and texture.
Spots for quiet contemplation filled with the scent of herbs and roses.
And then there were the plants that tall tales are made of, like the Giant Dutchman's Pipe which has fashioned itself to look and smell like raw meat to attract flies for pollination....curiouser and curiouser...
There were places for secret dalliances....
And trees that have stood the test of time....
And as we were leaving that day, a gift just for me.....
Katydid