the arboretum, we visited Paradise Park. It is a run-down park that is closed to the public. We had wanted to get access to it for the last month, but heard that it was simply impossible
as the owner, Mr. Wong, would not let anyone in without a gamut of permits, keys, etc... So how did the two of us get access??? Well, Ben met a member of the Wong family. He is not the
head of the family, but goes to the park often and used to be an auratus hobbiest and exporter. He was very interested in helping us out, although, he didn't want us exporting any of his babies (sounds
almost crazier than we do, eh?). Anyway, the park was very interesting. It must have been beautiful about 20 years ago, now it is a bunch of abandoned buildings, mangled bird cages, overgrown plants, and
garbage. Just the kind of place where frogs like to hang out!
After exploring, we did some much needed laundry and grocery shopping, then relaxed (played San Andreas-Grand Theft Auto and read Harry Potter) for the rest of the afternoon. It was very nice.
Alohomora,
Ben & Ashley
Check out this beautiful pattern! One of the prettiest that we have seen.
