Merry Christmas to All! The following photos were taken as David and I went on a walking tour of Bellingrath Gardens. The photos don't do the Gardens true justice. This was the most elaborate Christmas Lighting we have ever seen.
We have met some very nice families at the church we are attending. Shane and Lisa Clark lead a small group which we are planning on getting involved in after the New Year. They invited us to join them for this tour.
This Estate garden is located on the Isle aux Oies River, with a conservatory, nature walk, water features, and several themed gardens. The gardens first opened in 1932 for seasonal tours, free to the public. But by 1934 there was such an overwhelming response the Bellingraths decided to have it open year around. There is now a fee to tour this garden.
Some of the displays are set up around the Mirror Lake, like the Train, Swans and Alligators. In the Alligator photo, notice the pot in the middle. It is "A Crab Boiling Pot". Crab Boils are a big thing down here. We haven't been to one yet.
I'll blog more photos of the Gardens in a few days. These are just a teaser.
You can go to this link www.bellingrath.org to learn more of the history behind Bellingrath Gardens and it's owners.
5 comments:
WOW! That's all I can say, except that I wish I were there! It's snowing again here. Christmas Day and today were partly sunny and warm, so there were lots of bare spots where the snow had melted, but now it's covered up again, and still falling. We just got home from Travis' house where we spent the evening playing Texas Hold'em. Had a great time.
All I can say is WOW! to you being up until 12:15 AM. We are headed to Dolphin Island today.
You should see the "Winter Wonderland" we see here! I was actually up until almost 2, believe it or not. When we got home from Travis' house it was after midnight, and I decided I'd cut my hair. I think that may have been a mistake! LOL! I don't know what was in that tea he was serving!
Looks beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Debra and Hope
Hi Sharon, Guess what. I finally broke down and let Al buy a computer for Christmas. Iwent to the caucus for the first time last Thursday night I went by myself and sure missed you. Yea Obama!!!!!! my email address is nanoal@mchsi Love Ya,Judy
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