Monday was a very special day.  It was the day that Recliner Man and I went to see the Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens.The day was made even more special because we got to share it with two very good friends.

It was an absolutely beautiful day here in Phoenix. Our morning started a little nippy with the temps in the upper 50s but by the time we reached the garden the sun was climbing high enough to start chasing away the chill and adding dazzle to the glass sculptures.

Halfway through the walk we were able to shed our jackets and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Not to shabby for late November!

The Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to explore. The paths meander through an amazing assortment of desert plants.

There is something to catch your attention no matter where you cast your gaze.

 We arrived early, 8am, so the garden wasn’t very crowded yet. We were free to stroll at a leisurely pace and enjoy the sounds of the birds along with the many visual treats. The school groups didn’t start showing up until just before we were ready to leave.

It was a great day for taking pictures and I took full advantage of it. I came home with 176 images on my camera.

I’ve had the hardest time deciding which photos to share with you.

Editing has never been my strong suit but I did manage to get the list down to my favorite 26 photos.

Sorry folks, that means that we will be on this nature walk for 3 days. Just think of it as the Phoenix version of Gilligan’s Island.