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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Feb 12: Butterflies and Valentines
It is just you and that romantic person in your life, the girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse or significant other. And it is Valentine’s Day. So you walk holding hands as you step inside another place, very different from the South Florida you just left behind. It almost feels otherworldly as the two of you are surrounded by some of the most delicate and beautiful creatures on earth. Butterflies. They are everywhere you look now, gently flitting about like leaves riding the breeze. They land on your hand, trusting you as a safe spot to rest. Their colors are brilliant and iridescent and intense. Then maybe these lovely little beings begin to hover and float around the head of your partner and around your head too. And for just a moment, the gentle butterflies appear almost like angels to you.

Could anything feel more romantic on Valentine’s Day? Maybe. But you’d have to work at it to beat this date, I think. Of course, I’m talking about Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, just off Sample Road. I’ve always thought this place is a don’t-miss for tourists and locals alike. But on Valentine’s Day – well, to me it seems more like a can’t-miss. Meaning, can’t miss as a memorable spot for that girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse or significant other. Butterfly World should add a genuine touch of romance to your special day together.

This attraction offers much more than just butterflies. I’d encourage you to check out the lorikeets and the hummingbirds, where you get very up close and personal with these beautiful birds. There are charming outdoor areas too, small green spaces to sit and eat and relax and smooch a little maybe. Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day. Who could blame you? But for me anyway, the large enclosed place for butterflies is the most appealing part of any visit to Butterfly World. It is a jungly environment, complete with small pools and watery mists and rocks. As you wander through, look carefully. You’ll notice incredible butterflies and moths of all descriptions sitting on the plants and on the ground. The others float and flit and hover all around you, much as I described above. Of course, these gorgeous creatures really are not angels as far as I know. They just can look that way.
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