Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Butchart Gardens

Since we arrived early morning, we decided to go to The Beautiful Butchart Gardens.   Not much needs to be said...as you will see from the beautiful pictures.  Mrs. Jennie Butchart started The Gardens on these 55 acres 100 years ago....  We had a great time here.

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this is the Sunken Garden....just awesome!

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Trees of all colors, too.

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The reflection in the lake is pretty!

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An area where they are beginning to plant more flowers....

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We took a break and had lunch at the Dining Room Restaurant.   This used to be The Butchart's Home.

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The sight from the patio, where we had a great meal.

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We sat back and enjoyed the view and the meal.....

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This was another view from the patio.  Isn't that beautiful?!

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We continue our walk....

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You could peak thru this hole and see the cove at the edge of the property...

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The gardens extend all the way to the cove....

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                                                               Corina and the Gardener....so cute!!

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We had a wonderful day at the gardens.....So beautiful.   Nice tree.

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More to come.   I am very tired and  will now get me some sleep....

2 comments:

Jesse Aleman said...

Looks like the garden of Eden . Nice pictures. Cuidado con el jardinero !! Looks like the weather is awesome . Love you all and be safe

ram and josie said...

Great pictures!!!BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!!! Looking great!!!
Love ya`ll!!!