January 2, 2009, in an effort to undo all the effects of holidaze partying (as it turns out, it was futile but fun), a few of us dragged our asses out of bed and headed for a little stroll. The crew was comprised of Kath, me, Leland and Karen Miyano, Julia Park, Jan Detweiller and Heidi Bornhorst. Get a couple of plant people together and it becomes a fascinating if incredibly slow (we're talking walking zazen!) tour of the garden. Poor Jan was under the misconception that we would get our heart rate above 60.Here's a ficus sycamorus that is huge (!) I'm standing with Karen Miyano (L).
Lots of Boababs (le Petit Prince deja vu) . Always an amazing tree to behold!
These unique sturdy gardenias were so fragrant and the hard ridged pods unusual. So very different from other Polynesian gardenias.
This charming cactus animal was in the cacti section. Mui Big Bird! It towered over Kathy.
This trunk formation got all our attention! The goddess resides everywhere.
Leland apres a tree foto op -- graceful as always. Probably bowled over by the tree goddess (!) Or possibly a new yoga move. What was it Leland?
Here's Julia showing off her footware although it looks like she's got her foot in an awkward position--Leland seems oblivious. Perspective will do that!
After our strenuous 4-hour 1-mile "hike," Karen, the Reluctant Caterer surprised us with a fabulous Smoked Salmon Salad. What no champagne?
