The Muttart Conservatory reopened a couple of weeks ago after being closed for about 18 months for renovations. I had waited patiently to go there and look around as I love to go there and had wanted to go as soon as they reopened but alas we didn't have time, so I waited and finally yesterday we were able to go. Lloyd and I went there for lunch and strolled around together for a couple of hours.
I can't say I was overly impressed with the renovations really. The courtyard is quite nice and it's good that you can now get to the store and cafe without having to pay admission - but I'm not sure that was worth closing for 18 months. I don't think the changes to the pyramids themselves are dramatic - and I was VERY disappointed in the show pyramid. It was AWFUL!! The fish statue in the centre was just tacky and ugly, and the flowers in there were so boring! Surely they could have done something MUCH more dramatic for their grand opening after soooooo LONG!! Shame :( There were a few subtle changes here and there that I liked....and it was good to be back.
We had a lovely time - we had lunch in the cafe - the guys working behind there messed up my order totally and were completely useless but in the end my food was delicious and to be honest they weren't much older than my oldest Son, and I can imagine what he would be like if he was working with a friend in a cafe ;)
It was a lovely time anyway...good to be back there...the gift store there is as gorgeous as always - so if you need any little gifts - stocking fillers etc etc - then just stop in on your way by!!! Also a nice place to meet for lunch!!!
