On Wednesday we visited the deservedly famous Butchart Gardens. They were just coming into spring blooms, and the various areas of the garden were amazing and beautiful. I was especially fascinated to learn of the history of the place - the sunken garden pictured above was a former rock quarry! - and to marvel at the ingenuity and vision of the woman who planned the garden so long ago.
They even installed a fountain which sprays various dancing patterns - shades of the Bellagio in Vegas, but 50 years before.
The Japanese Garden was very nice - different from the one we are accustomed to seeing in Portland, but with interesting water features and bridges and other structures, and a view through a tree gap out to the bay.
And finally, they had a beautiful new carousel, in its own glass building, with wonderfully painted animals. We had two rides. We were the only ones on it. It was awesome. :)
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This place looks just magical. Hope you guys are well!
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