botanical disneylands

It occurred to me at some point that among the various ideal lives I am able to conceive of, one would consist of being forced to visit as many botanical gardens in as many exotic locations as possible, and then getting paid for it. That being said, it was good to visit this one in Kyoto, both for the sheer enjoyment of it and for putting me closer to that life. Seen above are lotus pads in the sleek, modern, glass and metal conservatory.