Of course I’ve always liked waterlilies. Who wouldn’t? But now I think I understand Monet’s fascination with them. The waterlilies at Villa Taranto are heavenly!
These lily pads, genus Victoria Cruziana, are native to the Amazon, were maybe six feet across, the largest members of the water lily family. Someone neglected to tell those flowers that they were supposed to be blooming in June and July, not now. No complaints, though, we were glad that some were still blooming.
Other waterlilies occupied outdoor pools, looking for all the world like they were waiting for Monet to come along and paint them.
