So, my husband and I decided that we need a vacation before the wedding season starts. It clears my mind and totally relaxes me. But when you decide to go to Hawaii, in my profession, it's hard not to think of work. Our first time to Kauai in March of 2008 we said no work talk. Then we discovered the Allerton Gardens in Poipu, on the south side of Kauai. What an amazing garden! If you know me, you know I'm no gardener. But these were flowers and foliage that I have always dreamed of seeing in person, in their natural habitat, growing in tropical soil! Heliconia, palms and orchids! As a result, I couldn't not talk about work! We're going again in 3 weeks for 2 glorious weeks. So, in anticipation of this trip, I thought I would share with you what we experienced at the Allerton Garden last March. We were told there is even more in bloom in May, so we are very excited! Enjoy the pictures. If you ever have the chance to go to Kauai, I highly recommend this garden!
Heliconia is one of the flowers I was most excited to see!
This amazing tree is a Monkey Pod tree! One of the coolest trees you'll ever see!
And of course there are orchids!
Gorgeous! I love texture!!!
A view from the bottom of the hill. The bougainvillea was just starting to bloom. Next month they will be flourishing!
Another gorgeous orchid! I believe this is a catelaya.
A view of the canopy of Allerton Gardens. In the foreground is Bougainvillea. To the right is the African tulip trees, which are considered weeds. They're everywhere! If that's a weed, I'll take 10!
Some more stunning orchids!
And of course, a hibiscus! This one was about the size of my hand!
I just LOVE the texture and colour of the bark!
