Good morning from sunny Manhattan Beach.
Huntington Library has expanded since I was last there. Trevor and I walked from the entrance to the Children's Garden, some of it in a greenhouse with HUGE white orchid blooms. Very well done. Then on to the Chinese garden where we had a delicious Chinese lunch (lichi lemonade!) and mushroom spring rolls for me. We walked through the 'Garden of Fragrance' which really was, and on to the Japanese bonsai section and Japanese Garden beyond. I felt I was back in Asia.
Then we went to the Australian Gardens where a lot of the flora familiar to Southern Californians was in evidence - Melaluca, Acacia, Eucalyptus trees. Then the Desert Garden with huge perfect cacti of every imaginable size and shape. Trev took pictures and will post them for you.
Then back through the Palm Garden, the Jungle and Lily Pond and to the exhibition building where there is a marvelous collection of old books including the Gutenberg Bible.
Then on to the main residence where the paintings The Blue Boy and Pinky were displayed.
A great experience and a place we will take you to if you come to visit LA.
Sounds like a great day. Quiet here. David went back to work yesterday, I'm leaving Wednesday evening. House paperwork continues, seems there's always just a bit more.... Bri and I plan to go to the house tomorrow for the home inspection.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see those gardens!
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