Lotus Land

Back to our California trip. We visited the incredible garden in Santa Barbara called Lotus Land. It was a private garden and residence for many years, but now is open to the public for tours on a limited basis. These photos do not do it justice. You think you're taking the most wonderful photo and it is never as spectacular as it really its. One of those places where you really have to be there. The tree below is a very old Cypress. It's is being held up and together with wires. There are something like 7 or 8 individual gardens within Lotus Land. Each one more impressive than the last. If you're ever down there, try to visit.