On the Tuesday afternoon, Mooch went to the
Ventnor Botanic Gardens (17-Mar-2009)
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_g01.jpg)
It has a small exhibition area
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_g02.jpg)
with some items that Mooch found interesting!
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_g03.jpg)
In the gardens some plants were still in their winter state
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_g04.jpg)
whilst others already thought it was spring!
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_g05.jpg)
Mooch had fun in some of the trees.
![Mooch monkey at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_h01.jpg)
But he was not expecting this kangaroo warning sign which introduces the Australian section!
![Mooch monkey on a kangaroo warning sign at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_h02.jpg)
There are several nice quiet spots,
![Mooch monkey on a seat at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight.](images/iow2_h03.jpg)
and a cafe for a nice afternoon cake and coffee.
In the evening Mooch went to the Spyglass Inn.
After their drink Mooch and Monty walked along the seafront at Ventnor.