Pasadena

I spent a few days with some dear friends in Pasadena. I went to Huntingdon Gardens and marvelled at the plants and ecosystems. I was especially pleased to see how they engaged the children in learning about plants, flowers and science in such a fun, hands-on way. I posted a picture of a bonsai tree on Green garden chat
I also loved the bamboo forest which was so cool in the Californian heat.

California Beaches

I had a great trip on Sunday around the farming of North California, Napa Valley - wine, Marin country - dairy farming, beef as well as passing almond groves and fields with peppers being harvested. I ended up on Dillon Beach, a small secluded beach with a small community living nearby. I had to paddle in the Pacific before I went home!