Back from a much needed break. We drove 6 hours from San Diego to Prescott in Arizona to visit a dear friend. They now live in this beautiful and relaxing home with an amazing view that reminded me of the Swiss Alps.

Back from a much needed break. We drove 6 hours from San Diego to Prescott in Arizona to visit a dear friend. They now live in this beautiful and relaxing home with an amazing view that reminded me of the Swiss Alps.
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In my experience, these are the best in the Southern California including: the “Australian Garden”, the “California Garden”, the “Lily Ponds”, the “Palm Garden”, the “Herb Garden”, the “Shakespeare Garden” …
We visited during the weekdays when it’s less crowded and allowed us to slow down and enjoy each garden, walk slowly and take photographs. When you get exhausted, find a grassy space under the shade of one of the many voluminous tree. It’s a pleasure to just sit for a moment, take in so many different blooming aromas from the gardens and listen to the water of the ponds.
Spring is a time for renewing our energies! Wake up early and appreciate every moment and feels its rejuvenating powers.
What I saw in the town where people who know to have a good time, eat well, play and share things together. Even the animals and birds seemed more natural and relaxed with lots of green shrubs or seeds to eat. I may write another post about where to eat around Auckland.