19 through 27 April 2012
Holland in Tulip Time

Even without a header this image surely tells you where I've been. That's right, off to the Netherlands. Tulips, windmills, canals, and much, much more - Keukenhof, the Floriade, Hortus Bulborum, so much to share with you, dear reader. Come join me as together we make a wonderful, virtual tour to Holland in Tulip Time. It will be worth it.

Friday, 20 April 2012: Aalsmeer Flower Auction

Friday, 20 April 2012: Hortus Bulborum

Saturday, 21 April 2012: Keukenhof, Part I

Saturday, 21 April 2012: Keukenhof, Part II

Saturday, 21 April 2012: Keukenhof, Part III - the historical garden

Saturday, 21 April 2012: Bloemencorso

Interlude: Miscellaneous and Scenic Images

Sunday, 22 April 2012: Out and About in Amsterdam
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Monday, 23 April 2012: A Visit to the Bulb Fields

Monday, 23 April 2012: Christening A Daffodil

Monday, 23 April 2012: Dainty Dwarf Hippeastrum

Monday, 23 April 2012: Up and Coming Daffodils.

Monday, 23 April 2012: A Visit to the Leiden Botanic Garden

Tuesday, 24 April 2012: Gardens of the Palais Het Loo

Tuesday, 24 April 2012: Plants in the Gardens of the Palais Het Loo

Tuesday, 24 April 2012: Statuary in the Gardens of the Palais Het Loo

Tuesday, 24 April 2012: Gardens of Appeltern - water features

Tuesday, 24 April 2012: Gardens of Appeltern - plants and gardens

Second Interlude - Food, Delicious Food

Wednesday, 25 April 2012: The Floriade, An Overview

Wednesday, 25 April 2012: The Floriade, A Few Exhibits
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Wednesday, 25 April 2012: The Floriade, Bits and Pieces
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Wednesday, 25 April 2012: The Floriade, Produce and Food

Wednesday, 25 April 2012: The Floriade, Plants and Flowers

Thursday, 26 April 2012: A Visit to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum


At Schiphol airport, waiting for my flight home. It's been a wonderful eight days
visiting Holland in Tulip Time. As I'm sure you'll agree after reading these entries.