The Australian Botanic Garden is about a 40 minute drive from my place so it's a shock for me to realise that the last time I was there was probably the late 90s. In those days it was about 10 years old and obviously in need of time to mature.
After seeing pictures of the field of daisies, I asked Caitlin if we could go there this week and she kindly drove and kept me company.
We had a quick look at pretties in the gift shop and then went to the cafe, managing to get there just before the lunch rush.
The service was very pleasant and the seafood basket was delicious.
We had a lovely time and (surprise, surpise) it no longer looks like it needs a few decades to grow into itself :)
Simply gorgeous - and a reminder that we need to go to our again soon. Thank you.
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DeleteI love the field of flowers! Please take more pictures of your summer to get us through our winter!
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I have a weekend away coming up. Hopefully I can get some decent photos then.
DeleteChin up, m'dear!
I like arboretums and botanical gardens.
ReplyDeleteI probably haven't appreciated them enough, Red
DeleteLooks like it's well worth a visit. Is it better than the Botanic Garden in Sydney?
ReplyDeleteIt's a very different style, Nick. The majority of it just looks like dry grassland with a few trees.
DeleteI don't think it's possible to beat Sydney with its age and outlook
Thanks for these Kylie, gorgeous expanse of flowers there. I need to do more gallvanting to gardens too.
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It's such a pretty time of year!
DeleteWhat lovely flowers! What kind are the white ones in the last photo.?
ReplyDeleteIt's a flannel flower, native to eastern Australia
DeleteWhat a splendid day out.You look really happy. As would I be in a botanic gardens with such wonderful displays.
ReplyDeleteGraham, I'm easily pleased: a day in the sun and a nice feed makes me happy
DeleteWhat wonderful flowers behind you and your lovely Caitlin!
ReplyDeleteJust glorious, heh?
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