CHAPTER 10:
The next day…
"Welcome to the Botanical Gardens," Aubrey said.
"Known for its extensive complex of historical glasshouses dating from 1874," Chad added, reading a brochure.
"However, these gardens have been around since the 17th century," Aubrey added.
"How many glasshouses are in these gardens?" Chloe asked.
"Well, according to this, there are 27 glasshouses," Chad said, reading the same brochure.
"That's a lot of glasshouses," Emily said.
"Very true," Beca agreed.
"What do you say we check some of them out. Let's split up and meet back here in a few hours," Aubrey suggested as the group scattered in different directions.
Stacie, Kyle, Kim, and Bella, decided to explore the scenery at the Hortus Medicus.
"Why do they call this place Hortus Medicus?" Bella asked.
"Medicus must mean medical plants. The king wanted to keep a supply on hand year-round," Stacie explained.
"You mean these plants could cure diseases?" Kim asked.
"Yeah. Though I'm not sure which ones," Stacie said.
"Well, according to this, these plants could cure migraine headaches and upset stomachs," Kyle read.
"Interesting. If only we could plant flowers like these back home," Kim said.
"Well, if we ever get a greenhouse, we'll see if we could make that happen," Stacie thought as the family continued walking.
Beca and Jesse decided to explore the scenery at Oeder's Garden.
"These flowers are so beautiful," Beca said.
"Yeah. According to this, Oeder's Garden is the world's first florist," Jesse read.
"I'm not surprised. Because it also says that over two million flowers were planted here," Beca added.
"What flowers do you like best?" Jesse asked.
"Jesse, you should already know. Remember last Valentine's Day when you brought me tulips?" Beca asked.
"Oh, yeah," Jesse remembered.
"Jesse, what kind of flower would you not want to receive?" Beca asked.
"You know, I never really thought of that. I'd have to think about that one," Jesse said.
"I just hope when our baby is born in a few months, he or she won't be allergic to any of these flowers," Beca said.
"I hope so too. But I think it'll be alright. You know, I'm still anxious to find out if we'll be having a healthy boy or girl," Jesse said.
"Well, when we get back to America, we'll be going for the sonogram test then," Beca said.
"I'm already excited to find out," Jesse said.
"Me too," Beca said as the two continued walking.
Chloe and Chicago decided to explore the scenery at the Palm House.
"Look at all these plants here," Chloe said.
"I know, right. Just think: If we knew about this spot a few months ago, it would've been perfect for an outdoor wedding," Chicago said.
"Yeah, but it wouldn't have been the same because we wouldn't have been able to have all of our friends and family with us," Chloe said.
"Yeah, especially since it'd be very expensive to get everyone out here," Chicago added.
"True that. How many plants do you think there are here?" Chloe asked.
"I don't know, but there are quite a lot of them. If we had a big mansion, we could plant a big garden just like this," Chicago said.
Chloe chuckled, "Well, maybe someday."
"But then again, maybe we don't really need a garden quite this big," Chicago realized.
"Yeah, that'd be a lot of work," Chloe agreed as the two continued walking.