St Louis Botanical Gardens

We were invited to go to St. Louis, Missouri to see the Botanical Gardens. I love flowers and that in its self would be a great thing to see. However, there was a big bonus at the gardens. They are hosting the Lantern Festival. They have many beautiful, large Chinese lanterns that are most picturesque in the daytime, but become spectacular in the evening when the sun goes down and the lights are turned on! Dragons, lotus, children, buddha, flowers oh my. They are simply gorgeous when the lights are on them. Many of them have something that moves. There was also artisians who were making items for sale.





Even though it was hot, humid and not a breeze to be had, it was a fun evening strolling around the gardens.