Did I mention that South Africa was beautiful?

Today, some friends and I went and enjoyed the weather and spent the afternoon at the Hortus Botanical Gardens. The garden was established in 1923 and is supported by the University of Stellenbosch. It serves as an open-air laboratory for plants and is a center for training, science, conservation and recreation. Many people come and sit in read among the flowering plants or have a pic-nic with friends or significant others. Rare plants have been imported from all over the world and is a gem in the heart of historical Stellenbosch.

The garden is beautiful and relaxing, although it did a number on my allergies (though that could be the spring coming too). Enjoy the pics!