Sentences with phrase «garden of marvels»

In A Garden of Marvels, she extends the story.

Many of the scientists discussed in A Garden of Marvels were members of The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge.

Not exact matches

We had date nights at the Academy of Science, marveled at the different kinds of plants at the Botanical Garden, and I crossed the finish line after running a half marathon for the National AIDS Marathon at the lawn area.

Still, given just how flat - out ugly the visuals tend to be, one can't help but marvel at just how entertaining Déficit sporadically is - though the inclusion of an admittedly charming moment lifted directly from Garden State is puzzling, to say the least.

Arrive to the warmest of welcomes and most embracing of stays at Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa: a soulful garden island where traditional charm unites with marine - inspired marvels.

The city's medieval origins are visible from the charming narrow streets in the centre, the faculty of medicine, the royal gardens of Le Peyrou and other marvels which attract the curious from all over the world.

During our many visits to Stanley Park in the years we've lived in Vancouver, we've fed robins and songbirds from our hands, marveled at huge pink and purple blooms in the beautiful rhodo garden, spied great blue herons nesting in trees, watched the antics of octupuses and beluga whales in the Vancouver Aquarium, laughed at curious raccoons and sprightly squirrels crossing the walking paths, and lost track of time gazing at Canada geese watching over their goslings by Lost Lagoon.

Walk amongst the centuries - old live oaks of City Park, or marvel at the majestic homes of the historic Garden District.

See the gorgeous gardens laid out across easy to walk pathways, stop in at the Wildlife Hospital and check out any animals undergoing checkups or treatment, or just marvel at the vast variety of animals and plants in the facility's care.Of course a stroll down Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs is also a nice way to get to know the city.

It has both modern marvels and famous temples and gardens woven through the buzzing metropolis (the capital's modernization drive prior to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics led to the creation of iconic new buildings like the CCTV Tower, Bird's Nest, and Water Cube).

Find yourself relaxing in an intimate and peaceful setting, marvelling at the breathtaking views of the shimmering sea or tropical gardens from your suite.

Catch a game at the Rose Garden arena, home of the Portland Trailblazers, or take the family to Washington Park Zoo and marvel at the array of wildlife.

At Cahal Pech, you'll wander lush tropical gardens perched atop those Maya ruins, marveling at awe - inspiring panoramas of the Belize River Valley below.

Made of 80 - year - old Javanese hand - carved teak, it's a perfect place for me to enjoy listening to the Sumatran monkeys, watch staff garden and marvel as the dark thunder clouds roll in down from the volcano which towers above.

Hotel guests can marvel at the spectacular views of the ocean, sparkling pool with cascading waterfalls, exotic gardens, and streaming lagoons of the stunning hotel landscape.

In the gardens, people stumble over clumps of hardened goo and marvel at what looks like a storm - ravaged fallen tree trunk, but turns out to be pair of giant legs and a headless torso.

«During my years in our Multicultural Garden of Eden,» he wrote, «I have often marveled at the odd strategies that some of the more strident racial factions of the student body employ in their attempts to «heighten consciousness,» «build tolerance,» «promote diversity» and otherwise convince us to partake of that fruit which promises to open our eyes to a PC version of the knowledge of good and evil.

From the Garden of the Gods to the proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, drivers can not be remiss in marveling at Colorado's natural beauty.

Make your garden a work of art by making a neat pathway down the middle, thus allowing you to marvel at your creation.

Neighbours would dash round to marvel at your woven furniture and the views of the garden.