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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Conservatory of Flowers

We decided to visit the Conservatory of Flowers yesterday in San Francisco. They had a special butterfly exhibit that I thought would be interesting to see. We were surprised at how large and beautiful the facility is. It had five separate areas, Lowland Tropics, Highland Tropics, Aquatic Plants and Potted Plants. As well as a special exhibit this one being The Butterfly Zone (March 18th-November 2nd). It was very reasonably priced ($13 for a family of four) and plenty for the whole family to see and enjoy. Keelyn's favorite was the butterfly exhibit. We started calling her the butterfly whisperer because they kept landing on her!
I loved the Highland Tropics with all the beautiful orchids. I have always wanted an orchid but know how delicate they are and how difficult it is to keep them alive, but they are so beautiful I must have one! Aidan loved the area with all the plants that looked like they are from a Dr. Suess book.



Johnathan was inspired by the coloring of the plants and flowers and has plenty of ideas for some new art work. We also went to the Cliff House and saw Seal Rock (no seals though) and we ate at Louis' where we could see the Sutro Bath House ruins. Keelyn has never seen Lombard Street, so we walked the crookedest street and admired all the beautiful houses too. I think being able to visit San Francisco in 30 minutes is one our families favorite things about living in Northern CA it is such a spectacular place to see, we just love to go and explore. Well until our next adventure. Ciao!

www.conservatoryofflowers.org

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Anonymous said...

Um, stunning
I have to say you wear the city well....
do you remember that time on Lombard street for our engagement pics? Holy cow can it be 9 years ago??
Stinkin' Keelyn wasn't even a blip on a monitor yet....
and now she's standing there....on the street....
I have to stop. My brain hurts.