After the day’s Porsche festivities wound down, Herman and I went out on the economy so he could procure a couple of bottles of Washington cabernet sauvignon suggested by Kristoffer at Luigi’s and fuel up in anticipation of a return trip the next day. While driving about, Herman remembered reading about a park in the tourism information at the hotel, so we went on a search. By the time we found the place it was nearly ready to close, but we quickly visited the conservatory area and a couple of the park’s special gardens.
We learned that Manito Park covers 90 acres, so we barely scratched the surface. Yet it was in a way one of the finest highlights of the trip. The place was quiet, serene and cast a mood with the setting sun. Reminds me of some parts of New York City’s Central Park. Although I am greatly disappointed with most of the photographs taken there (but will still share them so you can perhaps get a sense of this wonderful place), I have vowed to return at another time with better lighting, preparation, etc.
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