Tip Toe Through the Orchids

 

 

After a quick run to Bethesda, MD, the Snickerdoodle and I skipped back into town and caught the current exhibit of orchids at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Originally I was going to save this for a sunny spring (like) day, but I figured we could do it today. I didn't feel like being in the house and I'm sure neither did she. She was giddy getting up this morning, eating her breakfast, taking her bath and getting dressed. Screw our internal clocks that are still pretty much jacked up from the early time change.

Needless to say it's going a little after 8:30 pm and the Snickerdoodle is in her bed - ZONK'D.

Luckly me to have found an available two hour meter near the building. I guess today was our day for an outing afterall.

For today's entry, I'm sharing some of the photos I took as the Snickerdoodle and I - more so me - oogled at the orchids. If anyone can tell that knows or doesn't know me well enough... Orchids are my absolute favorite flower. Any kind party/function I have MUST have orchids.

Yes.. I'm making it mandatory.

I still have a few more photos to load onto Flickr, but really I don't have the patience for all of that right now.

If anyone is catching this post via Google, surfing, etc and you are a resident of the DC area or planning to visit, I urge that you check out this beautifully exquisite exhibit. It is indeed an annual affair, so if you miss it this year don't fret. For more details check out the US Bostanic Garden website.

Well enough chatter....enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The outside garden isn't in "season" or in bloom yet. However I'm so captivated by the Butterfly benches inside the outside garden. Again.. butterflies are one of my favorite "things." (just check out my tattoo - if you're lucky) I love what they symbolize.  Looking at this bench actually reminds me of the nearby garden kept by the Smithsonian. I will have to get the fame a bit later. A few years back I did a photo journalism project for a journalism course in school. I went to this particular garden by the Smithsonian and captured a few shots of Swan Benches. When I get the energy I shall share my picture portfolio of that particular garden.

 

Well... This is Mahoganie..

Signing off for the evening.

Until next entry.