Saturday, May 2nd
Even though the Forestiere Underground Gardens are only a mile and a half from our apartment we were a bit reluctant to visit because it’s a bit nerve wracking when thinking about bringing a couple of young boys on a guided tour. (This is the same reason we never toured the Hearst Castle.) Thanks to some bribery, we made it through.
The garden itself was quite cool, literally and figuratively. But, what we found most interesting is the history and dedication of Baldasare Foresteire’s life. He was probably a bit cooky, but I’m glad tourists are able to relic at his life’s work. He grafted a tree that grew seven different fruits, with only two remaining today. I can relate to Baldasare, these Fresno summers are unbelievably hot. If it weren’t for air condioning, I would also find a way to live underground.
Here are the pictures.
Frolicking in Fresno 