Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Monday 12 May

Butchart Gardens
These are just out of the city and are so worth the visit.
Jennie Butchart began planting in 1904 using the old quarry on their property to create a sunken garden. They evolved over the years and are still owned by the family but are also historic trust site.
All I can say is we chose a lovely sunny day and it was a true feast of colour for your eyes. the pictures tell all!!!


Butchart Gardens www.butchartgardens.com/
I could add so many pictures but I suggest you look at the link which will give a better look. We spent about 3 hours there before leaving and heading back to Duncan to stock up on groceries and visit a laundrette. We then headed off to Gerry and regains for the night and began the evening with watching the hockey. Montreal and Boston were playing in the Easton conference for a place in the Stanley Cup. We so enjoyed the game on their large screen and although we won't actually see a live game while we are here we feel we did experience some of the hockey world that so many people are about here. 
It was also a good opportunity to see Gerry and regains recent travel photos to Arizona. they had spent most of the winter down there in a camping trailer to escape the winter.
We had a wonderful dinner with Gerry and Reegan with great turkey soup that Gerry had made and even better conversation. Great fun and people who are so generous.

1 comment:

  1. Should I make the suggestion to Shaun's uncle that he turns his quarry into beautiful gardens???

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