We had half day free so decided to go to the Botanic Gardens. Entry to the gardens is free - however our main purpose here was to visit the Orchid Gardens - where there are around 6000 plants. Truly a beautiful place.

A map showing the size of the Gardens.	The flowers line the major pathways.	The entrance to the Orchid Gardens.	These are orchids that are gold dipped.
A map of the Orchid Gardens.	Just after the entrance. Water dislays are also a feature.	Beds of the same plants make spectular displays.	The prettiest flower in the garden.
These arches of the 'Golden Shower' are all around the paths.	Us in front of another water feature.	More orchids.	A test of the macro lense.
And yet another.	The perfect wedding spot overlooking the gardens.	Yet more orchids.	They'll grow on anything if you stand still long enough.

The sign says it all.	Another beautiful water feature.	The mist house where a high humidity is maintained.	Orchids from around the world are here too.
Inside the Mist House.	More orchids.	And yet - still more orchids.	This was an interesting mossy statue.
And yet - still more orchids.	And yet - still more orchids.	And yet - still more orchids, but they do look pretty.	MMM - you guessed it, another orchid.
And some potted ones.	Can you spot the odd flower.	The walk took over an hour.	This lake features a fountain and light show.