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Jersey, one of the Channel Island. We came here this morning, with an early flight from the mainland, and will stay here for a week. We are travelling with friends, they have been here before, many times, and have treasures to share with us around every corner.
First stop today was a visit to Eric Young's Orchid Foundation.
Eric Young was born in 1911, ands already in his teens he was fascinated by orchids. Unfortunately he lost his first collection during WWII, but after the war he moved to Jersey, and built up an amazing collection there.
Orchid lover as I am, it was amazing to walk around in the greenhouse which hosts the Foundation´s collection today.
I remember once, many years ago, I was able to make a visit behind the scenes in Kew Gardens in London to see the worlds largest orchid in bloom (you can see my post from this visit here).
Today I decided to look for details in the many wonders we say, and a new world of wonders opened.
Looking closely, we could see birds, angels, a monk, an old lady, well, an unlimited number of figures shaped by the petals.
Try yourself. Next time you see an orchid, as for it's hidden secrets.
