Friday, February 17, 2012

These pictures smell GREAT!

We had a wonderful day visiting an orchid farm with an amazing restaurant right in the middle!  You can sit in the midst of a leafy jungle and enjoy a Thai food buffett complete with fried bananas, amazing coffee and of course, a spicy, inventive, authentic variety of Thai fare. 

The colors, aromas and sites were so intoxicating to take in.  I felt like I was in another world and I wanted to give you a peek.  Photography only says so much, probably about a 1,000 words, but during my travels I often regret the inability to capture the scents, sounds and serenity of the views I see.  Maybe I should invent something.  Or maybe ya'll should just come with me sometime.

The only thing that would have made it better would have been if my mother could have accompanied us.  She loves flowers and vegetable tempura and she loves spending time with her girls.

It's funny, no matter how incredible your surroundings are - wherever that may be - there's something about having the people you love to share it.  Of course I have my lovely sister, always thankful for her company, but I couldn't help consider just how much mom would have LOVED this place!  Miss you mom.
 

















3 comments:

  1. The flowers are Gorgeous! Makes me wish for Spring time more! It also makes me wish I could be there with you!

    I love that you miss your mom and wish you could have her with you spending time with her. I am glad you have Grace with you.

    The beauty surrounds you is amazing and I am sure life altering. Think of all the stories you will share with your children one day! The travels of The Blonde Sheep...

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