NYBG

During our second week of vacation, we took a day trip to the New York Botanical Gardens. Jamie and I craved the warmth and color of a greenhouse, and we thought Duncan would enjoy the "chocolate and vanilla adventure"s in the Children's Garden. We were initially awed by the green grass and spring bulbs already blooming in the Bronx, but our enthusiasm for the outdoor displays was quickly dwarfed by the orchid show in the conservatory. It was heavenly; the smell was hypnotic, and the inexhaustible display of orchids was sumptuous. It was the plant equivalent of Tiffany's. Although Jamie and Duncan quickly grew weary of losing me as I lagged behind with the camera, we all enjoyed our walk through the conservatory. In the Children's Garden, Duncan wasn't overly impressed with the chocolate and vanilla adventures, which were designed more for the 5 year old crowd, but he had a blast climbing inside the bee display that was designed to illustrate how bees see color. For him, of course, the highlight was the train ride, and on the way home, he declared "This was FUN." It was a lovely blast of spring for everyone.