Floriade 2012

April 12,2012
Floriade 2012 Velno Holland
We stayed in a nice hotel last night, a garden room on the main floor. It was lovely with a charming garden to look at and enjoy. The hotel that Els choose included the ticket to Floriade, a coffee and pastry of the region which we ate after we checked in, a dinner and wine and breakfast, including parking and free WIFI.
It took a couple of hours to drive from her house through the beautiful countryside. There was a lot of traffic both ways, so she concentrated on the road .After we checked in and ate our snack we walked through the little town Arcen ,the shops and gift shops, a flower shop and clothing shops. It was really nice. Everyone spoke some English, some more than others, , The drive was about 15 minutes to the parking for Floriade. The bus was waiting to take us to the entrance. Everything is well marked. We entered a Floraculture and Horticulture wonderland from all over the world. I will not take the time to walk through all of the exhibits, please go on line to Floriade.com .
We arrived right at 10:00 when it opened and stayed until 5:00. We saw everything we wanted, almost all of the exhibits. Several were a walk through. One can bring their lunch and snacks or purchase many different varieties of food and drink there.
So much Green, both in the color and green products. Part of the whole concept is recycle, growing, caring for the earth in all languages and resources. There were the best exhibits for children, interactive for all ages, a, adults actors, performers, floral designers, gardeners…so much to see.
We ended in the Floraculture building. Els will be judging the exhibits with some other invited professional judges. We talked to one of the people in charge to have some information on what the criteria is for the exhibits. I will include some pictures.
Our feet are well used today, it was pleasant. I am blessed to be able to be here after 25 years of wanting to come and see Floriade. Thank you everyone for encouraging me to follow my goal and to Els who made my dream a reality.
On to Kukenhof gardens tomorrow. Yipee pofergees to eat.