Little matching frog-gloves

Saturday was a rainy rainy day, and we made the most of it by going to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Here is a neato thing I learned from the carnivorous plants exhibit: "Some Nepenthes [pitcher plants etc] capture frogs, and when the frogs are dissolved, all that is left in the fluid are little matching frog-gloves. Apparently, the skin on the frog hands is resistant to digestion."

Aren't you glad you know that now?

I took lots of photos with a cheesy app on my phone, and I love them. Here are a few. Ok, several. Too many. Self-restraint is not one of my virtues.

The Conservatory.

The main hall.

It was nice to be inside, with the rain outside.

The building was a bit leaky, but that just made it feel...authentic.

Lily pads that I want to lay on.

Under water!

Exiting aquatic plants.

Check out this upside down pineappley dude.

I wish I had written down what this guy was.

A good leaf to hang out under.

A rainy palm tree outside.

The view upon leaving.

Saxophonists were playing in that tunnel. The End.