The days are cooler. We decided to go to Olbrich Gardens on last Saturday and for a paddle on Lake Wingra on Sunday.
The gardens were cleverly arranged with one way paths to avoid congestion and allow for social distancing.
In only an hour at Olbrich, we felt we’d been away for the whole day. We wore masks, and could enjoy the lovely afternoon.
A hundred other people had the same idea, but the gardens are expansive and so well organized we’d only see a group of three at a time. We arrived home feeling peaceful.
After the successful outing, we thought about renting a canoe the next day. Lake Wingra has a popular boat rental where you can take out kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, even a duck shaped paddle boat. Wingra means duck in the Ho-Chunk language, the original inhabitants of the area.
The three of us paddled for an hour, heading up a creek tributary to see ducks and watch birds. The time went by fast, but like the previous day we felt refreshed.
If you know the names of the first flowers, I’d like to find out. Happy weekend!
Gracias for visiting Fake Flamenco! I appreciate your comments and poems. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
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Beautiful flowers. How wonderful that you were able to spend some time with Mother Nature!
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Thanks, Rosaliene. Yes, she is very refreshing!
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Fabulous flowers! 🙂 🙂 It sometimes amazes me how good a few hours in nature can make you feel.
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Thank you, Jo. The outdoors is a tonic. Price is right too.
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The pitcher plant and the white flower are gorgeous. Looks like just the sort of place I’d like to visit.
janet
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Olbrich is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Madison, apart from the Capitol. They do a spectacular job every year, and the outdoor gardens have free admission!
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A most lovely place Rebecca, greatly enjoyed this post and your smashing photography!
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Thank you, Francisco. You are so kind. It’s one of our favorite lakes in Madison because no large motor boats are allowed, which makes for more peaceful paddling.
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That sounds great! It’s quite a lovely place, enjoy it!
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How lovely to be able to get out. Reminded me of paddling days in Alabama…
I don’t know the name of the flower, but I know there is an application where can you can upload the flower/leaves, and it identifies the plant. It’s probably easy to Google it.
Cuídate…
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Thanks for your comments. Where did you paddle in Alabama? Yes, I will find that flower! The internet searches keep turning up yellow tulips and daffodils. I’ll ask the volunteers at the garden.
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That is apparently an application:
https://www.picturethisai.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uH6BRDQARIsAI3I-Ufb1tEjrX44J-DFWxckbgCULQc0oiBiQfBnz2cSPVnCuTfsMmnn0U8aAuofEALw_wcB
No idea what it’s worth…
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Thanks, that’s cool!
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Hope it works. I should really download one app on my phone… I come across a lot of flowers here.
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Oh, and “Alabamer”. Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide) Went to Grad school there. And learnt how ter speek Sudern.
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Speak it real good! 10 years in Texas was my education, y’all.
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Bless mah soul. Ten years with’em Texans? wow. 😉
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Beautiful pictures. Congrats for this awesome space that you´ve created.
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Thank you very much for your kind words. Muy agradecida!
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