July 21, 2003

United States Botanic Garden

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This is where our wandering led us yesterday, the United States Botanic Garden.

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This is the greenhouse as viewed from the side.

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We went with the hope of partaking in the rare sight of the corpse flower in bloom. As you can see, it wasn't ready yet.

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However, we did get to see lots of pretty orchids.

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And even more orchids.

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Me posing with the orchids.

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Andrew posing with the orchids.

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Pretty purple flowers.

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More purple, different flowers.

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Flowers out in front of the building.

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Gratuitous shot of me resting and taking in the sunshine.

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I told you not to blink!

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Andrew Recovering from all the walking.

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The Capitol building as viewed from the front of the U.S. Botanic Gardens.

-- CrystalShiloh @ 12:05 PM