THE MAGIC OF LANTERNS (MONTREAL'S BOTANICAL GARDEN-2008), by TICKLEBEAR

since i had previously expressed interest in this

i proved true to my word

& went tonight to montreal's botanical garden

for the annual festival

of the magic of lanterns,

despite the rain & the wind...

:D~

(i should work for post canada,

because,

rain or shine,

i'll be there!!)

it was as enchanting as last year,

though i noticed many pieces WERE from last year,

but instead of being on the water,

they were featured in the gardens.

the pond featured new pieces

with a circus theme.

the ensemble still had this magic

that brings peace,

despite the screams of the too-many children there...

(too many to my liking, that is...)

:D~

still,

i've enjoyed this moment

& taken a few pictures.

some are good,

some not so much...

i'm still shaking the camera too much

& the wind really didn't help.

but if you find the time,

this makes for a nice stroll in the evening.

i don't give them the laughing smiley (4),

but the smiling smiley (3),

as i was expecting everything to be new.

otherwise,

i highly recommend this.

:)~

HUGZ