Gardens of the World

Counting down, only one more day until Cyrus leaves. 

Today’s highlight was Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks, 

a 4.5 acre oasis 

established in 2001 by Ed and Lynn Hogan, owners of Pleasant Holidays. 

It’s directly across a busy street from the T.O. Civic Center, 

but so secluded you forget it’s part of the city. 

The five main gardens are in the style of various countries - 

 See the mantis?!? Love this pic.

England, 

France,

 Italy,

 So many koi! 

 Japan 

and a Spanish-style California Mission courtyard. 

Very pleasant and relaxing place to spend an hour or so. 

And take lots 

 Cyrus spotted a lone Monarch

and lots of pictures.

See the bird on the tree top?