A visit to the Butterfly House with Ben, Nora and Mags.
Mags [sister in law] joined me for my last week with the family. She was last here in 2014 for Kim and Stuart's wedding, so has enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside and getting to know Ben and Nora.
The Butterfly House is found in the Gardens of Hope at New Glasgow. Open from June to September, this wonderful little greenhouse is home to a mesmerizing collection of tropical butterflies imported from Costa Rica.
It was a pure joy to watch these graceful, delicate, dazzling, fluttering, ethereal creatures and so very special to watch Ben and Nora interact with them.
The previous day, Mags and I had visited Mooney Pond and I was thrilled with this capture of a Viceroy who actually remained still for a long time.
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What gorgeous photos of these amazing and beautiful butterflies. Here in Montreal, Canada, we have the Insectarium where the butterflies fly around. People have said that they sometimes land on them. I would love to have a butterfly land on me! Your photos are such a joy, as is your post and blog. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I hope you are able to visit the insectarium sometime soon and have a butterfly land on you. It is the most special experience. My flight home last Monday was via Montreal. It was shrouded in heavy cloud making for a bumpy landing. Then, all flights were delayed by the massive thunderstorm that hit late in my 5 hour layover.
DeleteOh Helen. I can feel that jet lag from here. Take it easy, my friend. These shots are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marie. I wonder if you have visited this magical greenhouse and gardens?
DeleteOh what a wonderful place to visit! I love butterflies and my camera would be clicking nonstop if I went there. Glad you are home safely.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I always think of you when my camera won't stop clicking. There was a lot of editing to get these shots.
DeleteWow! What a marvelous thing to do. I envy you.
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly was, Bill!
DeleteSuch fascinating creatures!
ReplyDeleteThey seem to enjoy orange juice and beautiful flowers. Who wouldn't? :)
I hope your body soon feels "at home".
Sara, they are so delicate and a pure joy to watch.
DeleteThat is so nice your sister-in-law joined you for the last week in PEI! Many memories were made on this visit that you now get to hold very close and dear to your heart.
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, your words are so very true. I hope your shoulder is rapidly improving.
DeleteHow gorgeous they all are. I will try putting out slices of orange on our bird Bath to tempt them. B x
ReplyDeleteBarbara your wonderful garden must tempt them to visit often. The orange slices may encourage them to sit still awhile longer. Let me know how they react.
ReplyDeleteYour Butterfly Palace experience reminded me of the Butterfly Palace in Branson, MO, we visited with our granddaughters the first week of June. Such a beautiful variety of butterflies to enjoy!
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