As we left the Buckhorn Saloon and boarded our tour bus the first rain drops splashed on the bus windshield. It looked like our luck had run out and the rain was finally going to move in.

Since the rain was light and sporadic we continued on to the last stop on our tour, the Japanese Gardens sometimes called the Sunken Gardens.

These gardens, bridges and waterfalls are situated in an old quarry. What a great way to beautify what could have been an eyesore.

There is supposed to be a small train that runs through the grounds but the rain seemed to have sidelined it as other than catching a glimpse when we first arrived, I didn’t see it again.

I loved the tower when you first arrive. It made me think of the mysterious Newport Tower in Rhode Island.

 

 

In spite of the rain and overcast it was easy to see how pretty this area is with bridges, Koi fish and waterfalls.

I can imagine this would be a beautiful place to explore in more detail or to just sit quietly and appreciate the beauty of nature.