Eden Gardens, part two

Hello again.  Last week I started my post with a few pictures that I took near our own African Garden. I then showed you photos from Eden Garden.  I'm going to follow the same sort of plan for today's effort.  

Roy, one of our maintenance men, has been tasked with the job of assembling new outdoor furniture.  His temporary workshop and store room is the gazebo that I showed you last week.  Let's start there.  

It'll be great to have additional seating.

  

I don't think I've ever shown you some of our wildlife here at the Gardens. This first cat is lounging along the 'river' of rocks that I showed you last week.  

This one is enjoying it's chosen spot along the edge of a carpark.  

And now, let's return to Eden Garden.  

As you may recall, I told you once the Eden Garden was developed from an old quarry.  Mt. Eden is one of 50+ volcanic cones around the Auckland area, and it once had a great deal of 'scoria' removed  from one area for use in building projects.  This is evident in the way the garden is now laid out.  

The ladies in the previous picture rang a similar bell before they started climbing the steps. 

As you can see, you can get a very good workout, if you want it, by exploring all the ups and downs that are presented.  

We are back at the cafe and ready for some lunch.  I snagged a table and added some additional chairs for our crew, while Jeanne and some others placed their orders.  

Although the skies looked somewhat threatening, we stayed dry and had a great, relaxing lunch. It felt good to get off our feet, have a bite, and indulge ourselves, each in our chosen recipe for imbibing caffeine.  

Next week's post is still in the planning stage, so I can't tempt you with any previews.  Just check in.  I'll do my best.     -djf