the next day, we made our way to Monaco, where there is the "Exotic" Gardens. we walk in, and it's all catcus. What's more, it's mostly cactus that grow in my parents back yard. the landscaping was indeed gorgeous, but I could take a trip to Anza Borego and see most of these very same specimens and not have to pay the 11 euro entrance fee. so while Mom is walking around saying, "Look at these wonderful plants!" she sees one that looked somewhat like a sea anemone, and says, "Oh, look at this one!" and proceeds to stick her hand right into it. After a moment, she gets this pained look on her face and pulls her hand back, saying, "Ow! That's sharp!" Yes, mom, it's a cactus. so I doubled over with laughter while
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