Garten der Schmetterlinge & Burg Sayn

To pack or not to  unpack. That was the question of the day. We have spent everyday this week unpacking and getting the house put together. So since it was a nice day out, why waste it indoors unpacking? Mark decided we should head out to Kolbenz.  There is a butterfly garden near Koblenz, that I had read about and wanted to go to. We packed up and headed out.

The butterfly garden is in a neat little park that is near the Palace of Sayn. We all enjoyed the park. I could have spent all day in the garden watching the butterflies and taking pictures.

Ryan checking out the cocoons.

The Iguana chillin above us.

I think 'Yertle the Turtle" must live here as well.

Ella pointing out the fish

This turtle scared the daylights out of Ella. It was out walking around and Mark touched it.  The turtle was not thrilled about that and took off.  Ella freaked out!

Check out the back legs of this turtle. Have you ever seen a turtle with such big legs?

 

After the garden we headed out to find Burg Sayn. I will admit I was not overly impressed with.  It did seem like there was a wedding or the reception about to take place in the nicer part.  We did not head into that area. 

The view from the castle. I believe that is Koblenz.

Looking up at the burg.

After the Burg we headed off to IKEA to look around. There is not better way to end a day!