Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Duke Gardens


         The Sarah P. Duke Gardens spread across a 55-acre wooded and landscaped area on Duke University’s West Campus. Last weekend Elizabeth and I decided to begin our Easter Sunday by spending some time there. Many of the flowers were at their peak, and the weather could not have been more ideal. An outdoor Easter Mass, being held within the gardens, had just let out.  Families spread blankets for picnics. Little girls in their sundresses, and little boys in their suspenders, posed by the colorful blooms for photo ops to appease their parents.

         We laid a blanket down in the shade and enjoyed the scenery and some chocolate covered strawberries. While the holiday would normally be spent with our families in Oklahoma, we enjoyed looking up at the tall trees, viewing the beautiful gardens and watching other families chase their toddlers who were trying to make a mad dash up a hill before they were found out.

         Hey, sure footed 2 year old in the stripes, I was rooting for you. Kid with the white shirt, you never stood a chance.