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Donnell Pond

Donnell Pond – Franklin, ME

Maine / Megan

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English bluebells

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew – London, England

Travel / Megan

The timing of our trip was purely based on the BF needing to put in for his longer blocks of PTO at the beginning of the year, and this week looking as good as any other that was available when he was called.    But, at a certain point (maybe March?) I realized I was

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apple blossoms

Bushy Park – Richmond, England

Travel / Megan

One really cool thing about having friends where you visit is that you get a little more homey experience.    So the Sunday of our trip, we visited K’s aunt and uncle, and had a Sunday roast lamb.    With trifle for dessert! We also got to take a turn through the Woodland Gardens at

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White Cliffs of Dover

White Cliffs of Dover – Kent, England

Dining, Travel / Megan

This year’s day trip was to Dover, to see the White Cliffs, and the Castle. The cliffs very conveniently have a section managed by the National Trust, with parking and a couple different options for tea rooms.     There are a couple different walking paths, though the one closest to the cliff-side has by far

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Mackworth Island State Park

Mackworth Island State Park – Falmouth, ME

Maine / Megan

The greening of the forest, with bonus eiders.

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Casco Bay Islands

Mackworth Island State Park – Falmouth, ME

Maine / Megan

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The Getty Villa

The Getty Villa – Pacific Palisades, CA

Travel / Megan

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San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden – Encinitas, CA

Travel / Megan

First point – this garden is in San Diego County, not San Diego itself.     Little bit up the coast actually.   In case you were planning a quick jaunt across town from your hotel room… Second, this is where our membership at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden really pays off.    We get

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California flowers

Southern California Flowers

Travel / Megan

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Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA

Kit Carson Park – Escondido, CA

Travel / Megan

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