We managed to visit Ottawa at the perfect time of year. The tulips were in full bloom. Every year Ottawa has a tulip festival to commemorate their connection with the Netherlands. Canadian forces saved the Dutch people from the Hunger Winter (1944-1945). The Canadians also protected Princess Juliana after the German occupation. As a token of gratitude, the Dutch gave Canada 100,000 tulip bulbs, and every year they give them 10,000 more. There is even a variety called the Canadian Liberator.
Thus, in early May, the flowers bloom and people flock to see them. It really was gorgeous. But then again I am partial to these spring flowers.
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| I like the specks on this one. |
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| They had many varieties that you don't typically see. |
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| This even had a different shape. |
Did I mention that tulips are my favorite flower?
1 comment:
Beautiful and I Love it! Thanks for sharing :)
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