I haven't been to the Wintergarden in years....

On the grounds of the Auckland Domain and near the War Memorial Museum, is the Wintergarden. The last time I was here, Allie had driven us all into the city and we enjoyed it together. Today, I'm taking pictures so I can share it with you. 

I'm entering one of the greenhouses from a back corner. Toward the end of this post, we'll step out of this building and you'll see the central court and the other greenhouse. 

 That's our way in.

 Ooohhh. It nice in here today. It's not too hot, and it just feels good. I wonder if the oxygen level in such a greenhouse is slightly higher than outside.  I just think it feels invigorating in here. 

 At this time of year, the staff likes to do some vegetables along with the flowers. Naturally, the veggies are spectacular. Look at those peppers. 

 And here is a yellow variety. 

 Even eggplants!

Easter egg peppers

This is the courtyard with its statues and fountains. Across it is the tropical building.  We'll take a look in it soon. 

I think I'll finish this post with a look at some of the statuary.  

There are two difference stories about why the cat is  up there. If the second one is true, I'd say the cats and birds aren't doing well together yet, because that cat has poop running down it. Here's the article I read.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11476696

To bad that cat and those birds can't take a lesson from this cat and birds that I saw recently  in a yard as I walked near our Sturges Road train station.

That cat is not trying to sneak up on the birds. His front feet are planted and it's just looking, seeming to me to be only half awake. 

I hope you enjoyed today's pictures.  More to come from the Wintergarden next time.   -djf