Sometimes I just get determined to do something that does not seem like a really good idea. This happened the other evening when a friend and I decided that that forecast of rain was really just a chance of rain and headed out to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square.
We had tickets for the 9:15 fountains and music show, so what could go wrong, right?
Then I learned a few things.
1. My waterproof jacket was just a giant sponge.
2. Hiding under a tree in a rainstorm still means getting wet.
3. You can't see much in the garden at night.
4. Chili in the cafeteria is a good choice on a rainy night.
5. The conservatory takes on a spooky aura at night and they really don't turn on a lot of lights inside.
6. There are a few plants that literally shine at night and make it almost worth the trip, i.e. the Neoregelia from the Amazon seen in the Cascade Garden.
7. With the rain still pouring down, we decided not to wait another half hour to see if the fountain show would go on. There's always next summer.
From the desk of your intrepid reporter, Carolyn Roland, Your Older and Historic Homes Resource in Delaware and Southern Chester County.
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