11. Monet's Garden at Giverny

In May 2012 my husband and I had the privilege of taking a trip to Paris. I offer it you now in the middle of winter as a hope to always remember the spring to come.  We visited Claud Monet's famous residence at Giverny. Monet's famous water lilies, poppies, farm house, gardens with the Japanese bridge, and water canals are now a museum open to the public. In May, everything was in bloom and it was a glorious site to behold. The sheer number of flowers and colors is a lesson in the abundance of life. Here's a little pick-me -up for the dreary days of February. Enjoy!