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Thought I'd write since it has been a while since I've update........

Sunday, Don and I took a ride to Columbus's Westerville area. It was a gorgeous day after the rain and thunderstorms on Saturday had cooled things down and we were finally out from underneath the god-awful humidity. We had dinner at a small roadside cafe with an outdoor patio along High Street, called "A Bag of Nails" that featured excellent food and service. We we're thankful about deciding to share a wonderful Fish Sandwich platter of alantic cod, fries, and dill pickle and a house salad with a variety of lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese, and ranch dressing as they definately give you your money's worth. Tall glasses of cold ice tea were constantly being refilled. We sat quietly eating our early dinner, people watching as couples, some with children, and other young children rode their bikes and window shopped. An older couple who were said to be staying at the Westerville came into the Pub-style cafe in their wedding attire brought a smile to my face. They were adorable and their love for one another shown through in the sweet way they chatted quietly. It's great to know that such a romantic love still exists in the world regardless of one's age.

After our early dinner we drove further into Columbus to visit the Columbus Park of Roses. Every Sunday there is a band in the park on a gazebo tucked in between the fragrant floral beds. We could listen to the band as we gently strolled through the small herb and larger beds of roses. The gardens were absolutely breathtaking! Roses of assorted varieties graced a variety of shaped beds, trellis filled with climbing roses sent the sweet perfume of their scent throught the air along on a gentle breeze. An iron work gazebo with a spiral staircase offered amazing views throught the vistas within the gardens while Don and light-heartedly chatted as we stroll along the paved pathways. Memorial stones and carved blocks are scattered among the pathways and a rock with a favorite Emily Dickenson quote graced new pathways.

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me however, it is close enough to us that an additional drive can be made sometime in the future. I'd love to have had some photographs to use withing my Secret Garden AB I'm planning to create at a later date. All and all, it was a beautiful, relaxing day. Something we all need sometimes, just to get in touch with nature and renew our spirits.