Butterflies!!!

This morning we explored Olbrich Botanical Gardens and experienced the annual butterfly display in the Bolz Conservatory. The 18 acres of gardens are laid out in sections. One of the most memorable is the Thai Pavilion, made in Thailand and donated to the University of Wisconsin and the City of Madison by the Thai Chapter of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association.

In the afternoon we visited the Capitol building, quite impressive, full of history, including a large statue of a badger, the state animal.

Afterwards we stopped for one last visit with Michelle and drove her to the birthday party that Bill and the kids had gone to earlier. She had to stay home until one of her little charges was picked up by his dad.