For a mind blowing, nose heaven, eye popping experience, the Philadelphia Flower Show is in rarefied air. I went to it this past weekend. It will continue until March 19. I'm not exaggerating. According to its website, the Philadelphia Flower Show has been named the best event in the world by the International Festivals and Events Association.
https://theflowershow.com/
It beat out the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Indianapolis 500 Festival. The show is run by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and they have been doing it since 1829. It is the largest and longest running in the country. They estimate that 250,000 people visit every year. I can attest. It's crowded in the Philadelphia Convention Center.
This year's theme is Holland. What fun to see exhibits of flower-laden bicycles, beer gardens and even a giant windmill.
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| This is for our dear Dutch friend, Sasha! |
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| Even the trains are Dutch, with tulips decorating the tracks |
When we had enough of the flower show, we went right through the pedestrian walkway to the Reading Terminal Market. We stopped at Shibumi Farms and got some Hen of the Woods mushrooms (thank you, Sandrine). Later, I googled these delicacies and learned that Memorial Sloan-Kettering's research suggests that they contain substances which stimulate immune system cells. Even better.
The yummy, creamy ice cream from Bassett's, however, does not offer such healthy properties. But, boy, is it delicious.
