Right now I have so many commitments I don't know if I'm coming or going.
Logically, the last thing I needed was to add another thing to the busy
schedule, but today a morning trip the Botanical Garden with Hubby Tony ended
up being just what I needed. After walking through the grounds I came away
relaxed and ready to jump into everything that was waiting for me.
Twenty minutes after the Garden's doors opened I was parking the car in a
almost-full lot. There was a large group milling around the entrance area, and
when I got closer I noticed it was related to some type of event, but Tony and
I walked past the mess and went straight to the ticket-scanning booth in the
lobby.
Once we were in the garden, I was surprised to see that as full as the parking
lot was there were very few people walking along the paths. The temperature
was still cool, and perfect for a morning stroll.
We stopped to see this statue of a young girl. The sign next to it said it was
entitled Cora. It indicated that the model was three years old, and the
sculptor got her to hold the pose by mounting a television to the studio
ceiling.
The huge Japanese garden area was practically empty, with only two groups of
people visible. One was three women who told us that they walked in the garden
every Tuesday. The other was a mother and her children feeding the ducks and
koi fish from the bridge. The rest of the large area was calm and serene.
What a beautiful botanical garden! I love each and every photo you posted!
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DeleteBeautiful pics. I too love how a garden can make everything seem better. Cora is the perfect name for the statue as it means "heart" is connected to the word courage.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that's where the word 'core' came from.
DeleteCora looks a lot like Fearless Girl on Wall street.
ReplyDeleteThere is a little bit of resemblance there.
DeleteHow wonderful to be able to take the time to walk in the garden. It's a perfect escape. Yes, as the fall season gets going, the demands on time increase. Summer is so relaxed.
ReplyDeleteIf I can make it through the next few weeks things should slow down for me.
DeleteI love the statue of Cora and the Japanese garden is beautiful - a very soothing place to visit, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteAt times the garden can be packed with people. I prefer to visit when it's not.
DeleteWhat a lovely place and beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I enjoy seeing what's different in the garden each time I visit.
DeleteNot a fun of busy schedules. I enjoy a good bit of nothing time. Garden looked fun. Thati very cool.
ReplyDeleteNothing time is THE BEST!
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DeleteLoved the firery oranges and yellows. My gardens seem to be readying them selves for winter. That always makes me a little sad.
ReplyDeleteThe changing of the seasons is always interesting.
DeleteWow--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning. I wish I had gardens like that where I live.
ReplyDeleteThe botanical garden has been there since long before I was born, but in the past 50 years they've really stepped up the improvements. Now it's world class.
DeleteA walk through a garden that you didn't have to care for yourself is a relaxing one. This one looked quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about savoring the work someone else has done.
DeleteWhat a beautiful garden. I checked on the purple flower on my Google photos and it says it's called Autumn crocus but that can't be right. It's not autumn yet.
ReplyDeleteBased on your search I did my own and believe you're right!
DeleteNo wonder you felt relaxed after that. I think those little purple flowers may be autumn crocus.
ReplyDeleteWhy hadn't I heard of autumn crocus before?!?
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