OK, lesson learned – never gonna do that again!, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Vehicle sweet vehicle – thou art a blessing, for thou hast air conditioning!

No shade to speak of on that route. Next time, we’re gonna run first and blog later!

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Ok let’s do this #swfl, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Yesh, now that I’ve blown the cooler hours mobile photo blogging, I’m gonna run in the bright sunshine LOL. It doesn’t say "No Running" like Six Mile Cypress does, so I think I’m good. See ya later!

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Butterfly house at Lakes Park #swfl, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Sign on the door says "Employees Only" oh well!

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A shady spot to rest, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Here’s another gazebo, around the bend from the Japanese garden. It’s near the demonstration garden, a raised bed currently populated with vegetables. Also nearby is a huge heap of "black gold" or finished compost – smells heavenly. i miss gardening!

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Sweet Serenity in the Japanese Garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Lots of lizards here, and tiny fishes in the pond too

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Queen’s Wreath Vine, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Reminds me a little of wisteria. Entering a tiny Japanese-inspired section of the gardens

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Gazebo in the Cactus Garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

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Entering the Cactus and Succulent Garden in Lakes Park, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

All manner of prickly things grow here. There are also lots of rocks forming lots of crevices and crannies for critters.

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Near the peace garden in Lakes Park, Fort Myers, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

There’s a circular garden with a post in the center that has prayers for peace inscribed upon ot. What a pretty place!

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Fountains near the Fragrance Garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

You can see thes fountains as you pass by Lakes Park on Gladiolus. There are benches placed nearby so you can set a spell and enjoy the soothing WHOOSH.

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Lakes Park Fragrance Garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Just beyond the community garden, a fragrance garden lies. Not smelling anything fragrant yet, but it rained heavily last night, which could be drowning out the smells!

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Raised beds in the community garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

The garden is entirely a sea of raised beds, and there’s still some space left for more.

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Lakes Park Community Garden, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.

Visiting the othe side of Lakes Park today. temp.erate, breezy, not at all crowded!

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