Very few words are actually needed. Everyone of these photos is worthy of a double-click, especially this one on the right. Nature's perfection. This was our visit to McKEE GARDENS in Vero Beach. IT"S WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT SAILING. The closer you look, the more you find, and this hidden pearl on the TREASURE COAST was the best treasure yet. We are going back to do it all again next weekend. A 12-acre piece of paradise sculptured out of the natural Florida bushland. It used to be 80 acres and part of a zoo, until the new freeway (I-95) was built, and Orlando and DisneyWorld took the people away. Orchids and water-lillies are everywhere and the species of palms left us breathless, some from as far away as Madagascar. There were pink bananas from Asia and at least ten different varieties of bamboo.. Even a whole building made of bamboo...... and who knew you would find a sausage tree......
My two daughters in Darwin,N.T., AUSTRALIA love flowers also. One of them is a full time florist................need I say more.....
And if this wasn't enough, then we found tucked away in one of the natural log buildings, the world's largest single slab table. A huge piece of sanded and varnished mahogany, about four inches thick, six feet across and at least as long as a sleep-less night. The table is supported on some swamp cypress knees. One wonders if there are still 'Giants of Men' around who devote themselves to such preservation for all of us to see...............................
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I did so enjoy the story of THE "BRECONSHIRE", Great bit of history. wonderful pictures as usual. well the hurricane season has gone silent. This is a good thing for some. Good weather is on the way and sailors will continue thier adventures over the dark waters of the planet. so dream on and remember when times get tough there is rum.
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