A world tour...

So Gail, who is away cycling with friends in the Orkney Islands this week, is fondly imagining that I am safely contained and enjoying the comforts of the Fairways Pet Haven.

Ha!

Little does she know that I have snuck off on a world tour for this week's Nature Friday.

First to China and the Himalayas to admire the rhododendrons...

Then, ascending a steep path, I venture into Bhutan...

...before travelling back in time to a Victorian fernery.

Returning to the present, I find time to explore a Chilean rainforest.

I pause to appreciate the vibrancy of the Chilean firebush,

before pressing on to locate the 'Condor' shelter high in the Andes.

Lastly, closer to home, I enjoy a moment of reflection beside a tranquil pond. 

OK, full disclosure time. These photos were in fact taken a week ago in Benmore Botanic Garden, during our visit to YAM-aunty in Dunoon.

But we can still dream of globetrotting again one day...

Wishing all my friends a Happy Nature Friday, and thanking the LLB Gang once again for hosting the blog hop.