Karle's Lovely Pasadena Home with my BMW out front.	Karle's beautiful spring trees in bloom.
Karle took me for a walk in her neighborhood and I found the light streaming through the plants so lovely.	That night LouAnn, Karle, Connie and I all went out to dinner with Rick, (Karle's husband) to the Santorini. I met Karle and her sister Lou Ann in Greece!
Karle's Atelier with its beautiful light pattern.	Some of Karle's journal creations, so fun!
One fun thing to do in California is shop. We went to this fun store in Pasadena that has Christmas displays all year.	The most lovely place we went was the Huntington Library. This graceful archer stands in an atrium near some fabulous art.
There is a new Chinese Garden that just opened at the Huntington. It was very beautiful. This is one of my favorite flower photos.	Karle and Connie peek out around the graceful rounded, Chinese door.
It's supposed to be good luck to touch the tongue of a Chinese Foo Dog. I'm game!	This is a self portrait I did while walking the gardens. I love the ethereal quality of the light.
We enjoyed a walk in the sculpture garden. Here is one favorite statue of mine.	We paused to sketch a fabulous fountain. Here are our three renditions. I wish the photo were clearer but you get the basic idea.
Connie bought this pretty paper parasol for hot days.	The first rose of spring in the rose garden. All the California flowers were a joy.
Our last official visit was to Descanso Gardens where Karle practically grew up. They are lovely. Karle and I pause for a photo in the Tea Garden area.	Our last photo together on Karle's new deck. I had such a great time visiting!

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