This is Noriega's summer home in Potrorillos, just down the road from us.We were invited to tour the gardens around the house and have lunch with the owners. He is a master gardener as you can probably guess.
These are 2 unusual people to say the least. Odd would be a kind way of putting it.
When I met him, he was stiff, reserved and aloof. Not a pretty picture. So when Yella said we were invited to see the gardens, I was less than trilled.
Nurturing a growing resentment, we left on Saturday morning for their home. I bitched pretty much the whole way. The road is crappy and long. It takes about an hour to get there. All for what?
Like the title says, passion alters personality.
He has a PASSION for his gardens. And he turned into a delightful, interesting guy. At one point he gushed, "this is my favorite plant and I love it." Then he gave the plant a hug.
He looked about 3 years old, with the energy and joy of a child. What happened to the stiff, old man?
Gone! Passion erased it.
This was one beautiful place. He has over 500 different plants in his gardens. Amazing.
Lunch was good. The company was enjoyable. And, he has offered to help Yella with her gardens.
There are some quirky but heartfelt people down here.
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