Scottish garden, full bloom. Of children, flowers, and first steps

This is about our walks through Botanical Gardens of St Andrews.

We've been here in April, to see the first spring flowers and the start of Gruffalo's trail. The trail is now completed, and the garden is in full bloom. We checked out the trail, heard some live music - there was a concert on the meadow, walked and ran around, and also took pictures, of flowers, and children.

These walks were special, because all five of us were doing them. Sweet first steps, wobbly feet and spread arms, falling and standing up again.

And we get to the flowers.


And walk a bit more.


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