Despite an initial bout of rain and otherwise raw weather, Cindy, Rob, Jeanine, and I decided to attend Tulip Mania at the Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, sponsored by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Even though it was the last day of the event, we found the tulips in full bloom and quite magnificent, as were the other features of the grounds. The price of our tickets included 5 cut tulips each, which we collected at the end of our visit to create a beautiful bouquet that now adorns our dining room table.

Lassen thought our second stop at the Arnold Arboretum was much better. Here, he was allowed to join the humans as they explored the 281-acre grounds, including the Bonsai and Penjing Pavilion, rather than napping in the car.