Couldn't think of a better place to be for lunch today than at the Botanic Gardens. It was hot out on North Terrace because all the big trees have been cut down, the new ones are still growing and although we like seeing all our wonderful buildings along there...it was HOT!! The Botanical Gardens were a welcome contrast and living proof that big shady trees, cool and green are the things you need on a hot day. It was lovely underneath the giant shade trees and so many people were enjoying the balmy atmosphere that wonderful plant life can bring you. The one thing that was obvious about Adelaide today was that everyone was relaxed and friendly. People were sharing converations with each other very easily...just like in the South Pacific islands. It was just so great to see that everyone felt that well.
The Botanical Gardens looked superb. So lush and such a contrast to our hills and the trip into town where it is so parched and crackly brown. The green was healing. The ducks were enjoying a swim but they were hot too and came to join us in the kiosk which was doing a brisk trade. Not surprising because it's good value for money and a nice venue.All the green got us thinking about water conservation and we are all poised now to get the buckets in the shower like our interstate friends and wondering why we have drinkable quality water in our toilets. We are ready to change. We just need the directions and guidelines.
My favourites are the lotus flowers and they looked spectacular today. I was so glad they were out and were looking so healthy. The gardens are a credit to the staff who run them and those who make the decisions about how to best manage them in these difficult times. Workers were out the entire time we were there tending to the plants and environs. It really was a pleasure to be there.
Couldn't think of a better place to be for lunch today than at the Botanic Gardens. It was hot out on North Terrace because all the big trees have been cut down, the new ones are still growing and although we like seeing all our wonderful buildings along there...it was HOT!! The Botanical Gardens were a welcome contrast and living proof that big shady trees, cool and green are the things you need on a hot day. It was lovely underneath the giant shade trees and so many people were enjoying the balmy atmosphere that wonderful plant life can bring you. The one thing that was obvious about Adelaide today was that everyone was relaxed and friendly. People were sharing converations with each other very easily...just like in the South Pacific islands. It was just so great to see that everyone felt that well.
The Botanical Gardens looked superb. So lush and such a contrast to our hills and the trip into town where it is so parched and crackly brown. The green was healing. The ducks were enjoying a swim but they were hot too and came to join us in the kiosk which was doing a brisk trade. Not surprising because it's good value for money and a nice venue.All the green got us thinking about water conservation and we are all poised now to get the buckets in the shower like our interstate friends and wondering why we have drinkable quality water in our toilets. We are ready to change. We just need the directions and guidelines.
My favourites are the lotus flowers and they looked spectacular today. I was so glad they were out and were looking so healthy. The gardens are a credit to the staff who run them and those who make the decisions about how to best manage them in these difficult times. Workers were out the entire time we were there tending to the plants and environs. It really was a pleasure to be there.
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