New York City, Holland and Belgium in the Springtime
April 19 - May 6, 2014
Part Three - River Cruise Begins
Page 8 - Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof Flower Park
Keukenhof is the world's second largest flower garden following Dubai
Miracle Garden. It is in Lisse, the Netherlands. According to the official
website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7 million flower bulbs
are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 79 acres.
Keukenhof was once the kitchen garden of a medieval castle.
Keukenhof features more than 7 million tulips and
a variety of other flowers.
Keukenhof is only open 8 weeks a year - in April and May.
Flowers in the shape of a rabbit
Tulips growing at a private farm on the edge of Keukenhof,
as seen from Keukenhof Flower Park.
More flowers in Keukenhof
Baby coot in Keukenhof Gardens
The Tulipa Laura Bush, originally cultivated in honor of then First Lady
Laura Bush. It is a blend of pink and white.
The three program directors on the River Harmony cruise called "Springtime
in Holland and Belgium" - Helene, Daniel, Miranda. The passengers
were divided in 3 groups, each group with a different program
director.
Link to Page 9 - Tulip Farm, FloraHolland, Amsterdam
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