Return to Lakeland

Today was a beautiful sunny day.  And, as it was so gorgeous outside, I asked Walter if he wanted to go for a walk.  After all, who could pass up sunshine and warm weather?  So, we did - go for a walk that is.  We drove to Lakeland to walk around Mirror Lake.

When we got to Lakeland, we couldn't remember exactly where Mirror Lake was.  The city has over 30 lakes within its limits, and we've only visited two of them.  We did find Lake Morton.  And the downtown area.  What a treat.  Today, all the garden clubs and horticultural societies were having an event in Munn Park.  Lots of plants for sale - gardening starts earlier here than at home.  And, lots of orchids.  Gee, they were beautiful.

We strolled through the plant and flower exhibits, and then had lunch.  Then used our trusty GPS to find Mirror Lake - by getting it to direct us to the city centre.

Here are a few pictures from our day.  What a lovely city.

 One of the many clubs with displays in the park.

 The main street was closed off to traffic.  Seems everyone was out, buying plants or just enjoying the day.

 Some of the orchids on display.

  More orchids.  Seems to be a popular flower here.

 Recycling oil cans to make bird houses.  Whimsical!

 After lunch, we walked around Mirror Lake.  There is a platform anchored in the middle of the lake - popular with the pelicans, cormorants and other birds. 

 View across the lake.

 Walter lining up his shot

  There is a lovely flower garden, Hollis Garden, at one end of the lake.  Today, there was a wedding going on, so some areas were roped off.  The bits that we saw though were beautiful.

 The swans are everyone - including in stone.  

 An invitation to walk.  There are pathways right around the lake.