International Peace Gardens Pic-Splosion

If you've never visited the International Peace Gardens in Jordan Park, I highly recommend it. A couple of weeks ago the kids and I went on a big "Explore" there, and we had such a good time.

James was excited about the Eiffel Tower, until he got close and saw how tiny it was.


The Korean Garden had this beautiful wall that we just had to stop and admire.

We enjoyed all parts of the Zen Garden:
big red bridges,
ornamental stonework
and little red bridges.
We took a break to check out the Jordan River, which borders the park. We were just in time to see a guy taking his kayak upstream!

The Belgium Garden had some really cool hedges.
The mermaid pond was sadly empty,
but that allowed May to get an up close interview.
James found a tiny stone-henge looking thing.
Then we set off down this covered walk.
James couldn't believe how many trumpet flowers were overhead.

On to more bridges.

The kids found a tiny cottage.

And of course we continuously stopped to smell the flowers.
Although it was a long, hot walk, they were both good sports about it.
Finally, it was time to say goodbye to the gardens and all the wonders held within.
We journeyed across the parking lot to a playground for snacks, drinks . . .
and of course, playing!
I love finding fun new places with my two little explorers!