A lovely visit in honor of her birthday, brought Grandmary to New York a couple of weekends ago. She wanted to walk, and so we did, for miles and miles around a much quieter, and less sunny, New York Botanical Gardens. This trip, we found the lilacs, took back trails past patrolling New York City cop cars (HI!), saw much in the way of birders and birds -- turkeys, cardinals, hawks, and red-headed woodpeckers, ducks, and geese-- and saw koi venturing out from underneath the lily pads. Access to the remaining orchids was easier, and the quiet and less crowded grounds were more fun to explore. I'm glad I got pictures, because trying to see through the allergy-reddened and swollen eyes was difficult.
Plus, with all the walking, we almost, but not quite, worked off a huge brunch of a southwestern frittata. Next walking tour -- Brooklyn and Governor's Island, but we have to wait for summer schedules and fewer commitments for that trip.
Hope you had fun Mom. It was great to have you down.
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