Chihuly Nights

Ok, I know I said here is nothing better than the Chihuly exhibit but I was wrong, Chihuly at night was even more magical than seeing all the pieces in the daylight. Yesterday I drove Leah and Carol into the NYBG for Chihuly nights. The gardens are kept open late on Thursday nights and they have live music by the conservatory. All the Chihuly pieces are illuminated and it is amazing. We arrived just at 4 and headed up to see the pieces that would not be part of the night program, the green house and rose gardens. After that we headed back down towards the conservatory and had dinner at one of the cafes. We ended up staying until the gardens closed at 9, wishing we could have stayed longer. The night was beautiful, cool but not cold, some clouds in sky and a full moon. The gardens were packed with people but you didn't seem to notice them after a while. I am so glad I went back for another visit to see the Chihuly but gladder still that I made the visit at night. It wll be sad the next time I go to see the gardens and the chihuly will be gone. For those of you in the area, Make sure you go to see them, they will be leaving October 28th. Thursdays are the only day that the gardens stay open late. Enjoy!!!!