Cactus in the rainy season

This is one of my three succulents I bought at the cactus sale on Saturday and at a very good price. The three of them cost just 6 Euros. I always forget how much I love having plants in my space, and I also always forget how easily I kill things. Yes, even a cactus or two. So wish me luck with these ones. I must also note, too, that this one is surrounded by driftwood I found in California while at my Allison's wedding almost three years ago. I love you Allie!

The sale was held at the Botanical Garden behind the castle. Yes, castle. Love it. Ryan and I spent one of our first days there, but with the jet lag, tired feet, and Ryan's hay fever it wasn't so enjoyable. One month later, however, Ryan has his sinus' under control and we own bicycles making it much less tiring just getting there. Everything was lush and lively. The frogs especially were on one. We sat for quite a while next to the large pond in an opening in a mini bamboo forest just listening and watching them. Two in particular were a little frisky. I want to share pictures but all the ones I took were on Ryan's camera so....later.

I went to my first dance class tonight and think I will go back. It was pretty basic and oh so very modern. A little Graham, a little Limon.....but I think at this point it is just good practice for me to take class in another language. I know, too, that I will get as much out of it as I put into it.