Konnie loves to garden which is a challenge in the semi-arid desert conditions of Colorado. So we enjoy our visits to the gardens in England and now Scotland where they seem to be able to grow anything. At the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, which has been at its current location since 1820, they do rhododendron (virtually impossible to grow in Colorado) research and have some 700 varieties. That most likely dictates a return trip here in the spring of some year to witness what must be a spectacular floral display.

So a simple Thursday here and just a few shots for a general idea of our day. Believe me, I could bore you to tears by sharing the scores of flower photos taken.

We will be checking out the countryside on Friday.