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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

THE KING OF PARKS

So the first part of our 'Western Wildflower Wonderland Tour" was over. We had arrived back in Perth at the Novatel Hotel, where we had a farewell dinner for those leaving the tour here. Some of us were continuing for a tour north as far as Monkey Mia. Before we set off we had a free afternoon so I made arrangements to meet a blogger friend, Cindy from Artists Blog. Cindy and her husband took us to Kings Park.

 Kings Park is over 1000 acres of bushland, parkland and botanic gardens. It overlooks the Swan River and Perth. It is the largest inner city park in the world.

 There are over 300 native plants.

The park was established in 1872 and it was the first park open for public use in Australia. It was called Perth Park. In 1901 it was renamed Kings Park to commemorate the ascension to the throne of King Edward V11 of England.

 We strolled through the many paths surrounded by beautiful wildflowers. It was windy and cool but the rain held off.

We had a coffee with our new friends. It was an honour to be in the company of such a wonderful artist and photographer. Thank you Cindy for making the time to see us. 
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24 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 29, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hi There, We are home from our trip. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

    I have lots of catching up to do... Your trip sounded fabulous. Isn't it neat to find such beauty in your own country??? Sometimes we think we need to go to another country to find the beauty. Yet---it's right there under our own feet!!!

    Love those gorgeous flowers/wildflowers.

    Glad you got to spend some time with Cindy...

    Hugs,
    Bets

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  2. MTWagginNovember 29, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    OMG what a wonderful park and of course we enjoy sharing your travels via cyberspace!

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  3. FilipBlogNovember 29, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful flowers, you are on a great trip.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  4. eileeninmdNovember 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hello, Diane! I have been enjoying your trip and photos. The Kings Park looks like a beautiful place to visit. The flowers are gorgeous. It is wonderful you were able to meet up with another blogging friend. Love the photo of the two of you together. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip, have a great day.

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  5. KayNovember 29, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Great flower photos.

    Kay

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  6. Come Away With MeNovember 29, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I'm having a great time on your tour! That second photo is just so beautiful I have spent some time just gazing at it. Love the angle you chose when you took the picture.

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  7. jennyfrecklesNovember 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love those pretty pink daisy flowers especially. The photo makes me feel cheerful.

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  8. biebkriebelsNovember 29, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Lovely parc and nice you had a meeting with another blogger. The visiter from Almere you noticed, was not a inhabitant but a visitor to my town. He stayed in a hotel.

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  9. DeniseinVANovember 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I think it's wonderful how you get to meet your blogging friends on your travels Diane, and still think fondly of the time the four of us got together. Your photos are always a joy to see.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    The view of Perth from King's Park is wonderful.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Beautiful spot@! How great to meet a fellow-blogger and get a personally guided tour. Wbat a bonus.

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  12. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BNovember 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Whoa! Your photos are spectacular! You need to be published..really!
    Thanks for the tour and the lovely flowers..so nice to see in the midst of winter in Utah:-)

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  13. Ann JNovember 29, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I have visited this park on a number of occasions, and it's beauty never ceased to amaze me - flowers, trees, views and sculptures just to name a few of the delights on view.

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  14. Red Nomad OZNovember 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I too was taken to Kings Park by a local - but you scored WAY more wildflowers than I saw!! Thanx for your email - will be in touch soon!

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  15. Ann ODyneNovember 29, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    ... and the wildflowers sometimes compete with the many many brides who are drawn to flower time in Kings Park.

    Thanks for your visit to my place - I was going to say 'you will love Red Nomad OZ' - but here she is!
    Happy trails to you.

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  16. Margaret DNovember 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Lovely photos and the flowers in the park are pretty.

    Lovely to catch up with a blogger.

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  17. MadSnapperNovember 30, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Spectacular VIEW and the flowers are stunning and amazing colors, love the pink ones... gorgeous place

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  18. GattinaNovember 30, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    These flowers are gorgeous ! love all this color mix !
    Isn't it nice to meet a Blog friend ? You certainly had fun !

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  19. GeorgeNovember 30, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    The park looks wonderful. There were certainly many gorgeous wildflowers to enjoy, but I also liked the view shown in your first photo. It's always a pleasure to meet blogger friends in person.

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  20. Betty ManousosNovember 30, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    what a spectacular!

    what a gorgeous park to linger.

    beautiful photos, thanks so much for brightening my day!

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  21. Joan ElizabethNovember 30, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Kings Park is a great spot but I have not been there in spring. What a terrific display. I am assuming that is a gum blossom in the middle ... it's beautiful. They have so much showier gum tree flowers over in the west.

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  22. LorraineDecember 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Stunning photos of beautiful flowers. I'm putting King's Park on my Perth list.

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 3, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I've enjoyed seeing all the beautiful wildflowers you saw of this tour, Diane. How nice to meet another fellow blogger!

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  24. DesireeDecember 4, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    What a beautiful place! What a glorious array of flowers, growing free and wild!

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