Fun at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

My friend, Jennifer, and I took our kids one morning to the botanical garden at Berkeley.  There are over 13,000 different kinds of plants found in this beautiful and vast garden.  It is located close to the University of Berkeley, on top of a hill overlooking both Oakland and San Francisco.  The views were stunning, the smells of the roses, lilies, and other flowers were sensed all over the garden, the greenery of the cacti was ironically very approachable, and the creeks and ponds were the best playground for our kids.  My favorite part was how relaxed I felt amongst the trees, water, and flowers.  The kids loved exploring by going up and down the steps or following the creeks.  They loved playing in the lawn where we stopped to each lunch, and they tried climbing rocks, trees, and hills.  We saw a variety of creatures, with butterflies and dragonflies taking the lead. The shade of the trees made the perfect temperature for hiking and the greenery of the garden gave the air the unmistakable smell of fresh air.  Very enjoyable, indeed!