AH -- Morning Walking Again - Arboretum Time

Yesterday was such a success that we are up and out again today.  Yay --- Arboretum walking in the early morning is so fun.  The rain has temporarily stopped and as a result, the garden is fresh and EMPTY.  It feels as though we have it all to ourselves.  How special is this?

The magnolia trees are blooming and they are beautiful this year.  Due to all the rain -- they are loaded with flowers and gorgeous ones at that.  The size of them is incredible.  Just look at it compared to my hand.  Wow.

Shades of green are everywhere and my eyes are darting about trying to take it all in.  It is so peaceful here and I could stay forever -- truly.  The ferns are loving this cooler, wetter weather.

Beauty as far as one can see -- and no people!

As we enter the main lawn -- the misters go on down near the shady area.  It's kind of funny to us that they are still on with all this rain, but the effect is pretty remarkable.  It is as though a fog is rolling towards us.

As we near the shady area, the misters shut off and we are able to wander through the trails.  We come across this wonderful bird who is not the least bit afraid of us.

As we stand there, it shares it's music with us.  What a fun treat and we just listen and enjoy for quite some time.

I am able to get a quick video more for the sound than the actual bird.  Enjoy.

Here come the misters again --- and the fog is rolling around us.

Almost surreal.

Very cool view.

I spot these near the shuttle stop.  Ah, baby pine cones -- how cool.

More eye candy.

Yep, that's MY Mister standing by the naked lady and wandering down a path.  He sticks his tongue out a me cos it's just not possible to photograph him looking at the camera nicely.  Some people.

One last shop for you to enjoy.  The morning dew on the pine needles is gorgeous to me and brings back so many memories of my years in Montana.  Such beauty.