Saturday, October 10, 2009

Adelaide Parklands - Himeji Garden

Yesterday I went to a good friend's wedding at the Himeji Garden in the Adelaide Parkland. Adelaide city centre is surrounded by a belt of parkland, some laid as formal gardens, some left as informal, and some set over to sporting fields. The Himeji Garden is a formal Japanese walled garden that was laid to commemorate the twinning of Adelaide with the ancient city of Himeji in 1982. It was the first time I had been to the garden and it is a wonderfully quiet place with lots to look at. The main features are a small lake and a "Sea of Sand". There are lots of flowering plants around the gardens including many different coloured Irises. Birds were flying around everywhere, and by the lake was a White-faced Heron. Under the verandah by the "Sea of Sand" was a small family of Welcome Swallows. Finally, I'd like to congratulate Kylie and Adam once more, and wish them well for their future together.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful garden and a great setting for a wedding.

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  2. What a beautiful garden...I agree with Wilma--a beautiful setting for a wedding! My grandma's name was Adelaide, so I have a special place in my heart for this city. It's an uncommon name in the U.S., and I always feel happy when I hear it--no matter as a city or name!

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  4. Hi Wilma and Kelly, Yes, it was one of the lovliest weddings I've been to. Very relaxed!! The garden is such a beautiful peaceful place, and one that I shall return to again I'm sure. Thanks for visiting. Tony

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  5. Only a birder could go to a wedding and take photos of birds! (-: Looks like a lovely garden Tony. Will look forward to any other postings from here.

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  6. Ah Jenny, you know me........I have even warned Maryann that if a bird flies over at our wedding I may not be able to resist a quick glance......but I promise no photo!!

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