Day 24: Insectarium and Butterfly Garden

July 24, 2019

Posted by Polly Castor on July 24, 2019 in Photography

Insectarium and butterfly garden

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We enjoyed this insectarium and butterfly garden, and took our time studying all these interesting critters. I enjoyed photographing the live ones especially. And in the last photo, anyone need a stuffed mosquito as a cuddly friend?

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Tags:Fun, Nature, Science, Travel

About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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Haussernot elisabeth 1 year ago
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Hi Polly!
Do you recall the name of the blue butterflies?
I love those…. at least the living ones.

Have a great time on your trip.
Such a treat to get so many photos from you. Thanks.

Elisabeth
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  Polly Castor 1 year ago
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