My City By The Bay

Walking through the Botanical Gardens and finding a bench to rest the weary feet is like walking in your living room and plopping down on your favorite easy chair.  The only difference?  You are out in nature breathing in the fresh air and relaxing among the trees, the birds and the sun’s warmth.

There are many benches and rest stops within the botanical gardens in San Francisco.  Many of the benches have been donated in memory of loved ones.  The photo above is one of my favorite stops.  If you come across this spot at the right time of day, the reflection of the sun is just gorgeous.  I can sit there for hours and just write or think.

I also love foot bridges.  There are a few nestled within the green foliage at the gardens.  I am curious at heart so whenever I see a bridge of any kind I have to cross it and see what is on the other side.  The gardens are filled with pathways and nooks and crannies.  It’s also full of squirrels and these little creatures have become very friendly of late.

You can never get lost at the Botanical Gardens.  There are always garden keepers in the area and no matter how far you journey, you always end up back where you started.  It is a maze of natural beauty and a great spot to stop and have a picnic or just enjoy the wonders of nature.  You’ll also find many people playing musical instruments, practicing Tai Chi or just wandering about enjoying the scenery.

I have to get back there again soon for more photos.  I’m running out.  With the weather we have been having, I’ll have to visit dodging raindrops.

More soon.