"Eden Garden had its beginnings in 1964 when a farsighted horticulturalist, Jack Clark, with 15 fellow enthusiasts took on the daunting challenge of converting an old, abandoned, rubbish-filled quarry into the world-class garden it is today. The quarry on the site of one of Auckland's forty volcanic cones, had supplied stone for the early development of the city." (taken from the history of Eden Garden) https://www.edengarden.co.nz/our-history/
Arriving...
High tea
After we finished our tea, we began exploring the park. Yes, that's a live chicken sitting on the bench. You may come across free-range chickens almost anytime here. From the beaches to the parks and everywhere in between.
This place is amazingly lush...
It had rained earlier and now, the sun has returned and steam is rising from the paving all over the park.
I come across a lovely lady reclining...
...and another standing.
Water is everwhere here.
There are lots of places to sit
At the end of our visit
Eden Park is fairly high up on a side of Mt. Eden's volcanic cone. -djf
What a paradise! I cannot think of any place better to take your two lovely ladies for Mother's Day. You got many Husband/Dad points for this one. You captured it's beauty perfectly in addition to capturing the beauty of your ladies. I am sure you were most patient as the ladies leisurely lingered in the lush beauty of their day. Thank you for sharing. McKenzie
ReplyDeleteYes, I actually earned my points by displaying proper table manners and showing great patience during the sight-seeing. I usually tend to walk the trails more quickly, wherever we are...
DeleteWhat a lovely garden and setting in which to have high tea. I love the fancy dishes & crumpets and yummy looking tidbits - and with champagne too! The lush vegetation makes the whole place so serene and magical. Thanks for sharing this special occasion with us!
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