Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Return of Travel Thursday-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden!

It is just sooo cold out!  I thought you would like to be where it is nice and toasty!  A friend and I went to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.  It was a beautiful garden.  I had last seen it nine years ago and it has matured nicely and has a wonderful gift shop and cafe.
 
We got there late in the day so we were whisked around on the tram.  The garden is 83 acres so the tram was a great way to see most of the garden quickly.  Another drive-by experience!  What was really funny was that the iguanas were mating so there were orange (The males turn orange to get noticed!) iguanas running around everywhere!

So if you are in the Miami Beach/Coral Gables area, stop by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, you will not be disappointed.

6 comments:

Sharon Lovejoy said...

Oh thanks for the informatiion and fun photos. We do plan to go to that area when I am on book tour and will make a point to stop by and enjoy it.

Verbenally,

Sharon

My garden is LOVING the gentle rain. I can see my lemon verbena's green gratitude!

Lemon Verbena Lady said...

We are shivering in the cold here! Lucky you in Florida soon. Fairchild is very beautiful. You will really enjoy it! My lemon verbena is flourishing indoors! Doesn't happen often! Thanks for stopping by Sharon!

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

Thank you so much for the kind words regarding Buddy..it means the world to me....

Fondly,
Kary and Buddy
xxx

Unknown said...

I agree it is a must see and it is worth the trip.

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

Got good news about buddy..everything looks good...i think he is going to be o.k.....

and your concern means the world to me....

you are a kind and caring person and i am lucky to have you as a friend....

fondly, kary and buddy
xxx

Lemon Verbena Lady said...

Thanks Cindy for stopping by. Fairchild is a beautiful place.

Glad Buddy is OK, Kary. Even though we don't have animals I know how much like family they become. Take care of yourself too! You need to be rested in case he gets sick again!