At Soos Creek Garden last week, an early rose was blooming.

Red and peachy orange translucent petals on an early rose

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At Soos Creek Garden in Auburn WA, the rhodies and azaleas are at their peak.

Close up of white rhododendron flowers, with a blush of pink

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Had a lovely stroll around a garden new to me, Soos Creek Botanical Garden in Auburn, WA. It was so lovely, in full bloom everywhere.

Late tulips bloom in front of rhodies in Soos Creek Garden

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Bleeding hearts are the darling of the shade garden. Little hearts!

Little heart-shaped flowers come back every year and love shade

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In San Miguel de Allende, an art and tourist mecca in central Mexico, I went to a beautiful former factory, La Fabrica Aurora, which is now a shopping heaven. In the courtyard were these display of roses. Which are prettier, lavender or pink?

Dozens of lavender roses float in a large bowl on a stone floor

Full-blown pink roses float in a stone vessel in San Miguel, Mexico

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Since the streets and sidewalks are quite uneven in San Miguel de Allende (vast understatement!), strollers just don’t cut it.

Baby gazing, in hat with ears, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Adorable baby in hat and boots with ball in San Miguel de Allende

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The bright sun in Mexico makes the bright colors look just right. Here are just two scenes, could post dozens.

Stacks of neatly folded, colorful fabric on display in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Dizzying array of colorful handcraft items for sale in San Miguel

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The old doors of San Miguel de Allende are rightfully famous. I am sure there are many photography books on that just that subject.

Wrought Iron and rich earth tones adorn San Miguel de Allende

Carved wooden door in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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The tiny streets of San Miguel de Allende are much better for pedestrians than auto traffic. All the buildings in the center of town must be painted in earth tones.

Narrow stone streets of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico

San Miguel is at 6500 ft. elevation, keeping the climate much cooler than other parts of Mexico

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Walking around el centro, the main central area of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, sometimes you can peek into courtyards from the street.

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San Miguel de Allende courtyard, with mirror reflection

Sunshine and plants in San Miguel courtyard

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