We had a reduced group rate at the gardens and filed in to see the video and meet our guide for the tour.
You should be able to see the video by clicking above. The rules were explained. 1. Don't touch or step on the butterflies, although they can land on you, 2.Don't run (no problem there), and Don't let the guide walk backwards into the lake, and 3. Have fun! We decided we could live with the rules!
The gardens provided excellent photo opportunities. viz - this "art" shot of the emerging butterflies..
..a butterfly...
..a Peruvian ibis that ran around biting shoes, painlessly (for it)
..a caterpillar..
.. onlookers...who never cracked a smile the whole time we were there!..
..another butterfly...
..huge, enormous caterpillars
..a green bird..
..a blue poison arrow frog (no-one saw the chameleon)..
.. a five year-old tortoise that is set to live for about 150 years and grow to 250 lbs...
..two flamingos - well fed on shrimp, obviously...
.. and another butterfly.. ( I should have picked up the identification chart!!!)
After our delightful visit to the hot house, we hit the gift shop and boarded the bus for the trip (across the street) to Smitty's.Smitty's gave us a 10% discount, a $5 off our next visit coupon, and membership of their Better than 60's Club, that offers 10% discount, a free meal and birthday cake on your birthday, and a free meal for couples on their wedding anniversary! We called in at Red Barn on the way back to the centre for essential healthy supplies, and some of us even had an ice cream (with chocolate and peanut butter in some cases). A scenic drive on Prospect Lake Road rounded off the afternoon.
Overall a great, good value trip. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to your company on another trip soon.
Let's Do It!
Chris and Tom
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