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Old Mar 15th, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

There's a mention of this in a recent South Beach trip report, but I thought it deserved its own thread: thru May 31 there is an incredible installation of Dale Chihuly glass. It's like being in a fairyland. On Thursday evenings it's lighted (separate admission, but I'm sure it would be worth it---we weren't in the area on a Thurs to find out). If you are in South Florida between now and the end of May, you should not miss this.
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Old Mar 15th, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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thanks for the reminder - I've been meaning to see it.
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Old Mar 15th, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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And while you're there don't forget to visit the gardens. Get off the tram at the bamboo gardens and walk stealthly around in search of the elusive 5 foot long iguanas that hide out in the stands. They are so coooool.
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Old Mar 16th, 2006 | 02:46 AM
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Those iguanas aren't that elusive, in fact they were everywhere last May. They were enormous...and I was surprised how fast they ran.

I loved the gardens and spent most of a day there.

Thanks for the reminder about the Chihuly glass exhibit. I'll definitely go there. LMF
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Old Mar 16th, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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We were there last weekend and it is quite special. They have brunch on Sundays. The park is definitely one of South Florida's jewels, with or without the exhibit.
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