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Kew Green

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    • Day 3

      London day 3 Wed 25 April 2018

      April 25, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Breakfast a bit hit & miss. Corn flakes & Coco Pops... Off to Hampton Court Palace built by Cardinal Wolsey & gifted to Henry Vlll just before his execution. Five of Henry VIII six wives lived here. It was a favourite residence of Elizabeth I. Charles I also lived here. Started with the young Henry story audio tour, then the Georgian story audio tour, followed by the audio tour of William III apartments missing Henry VIII apartments by accident. Bus and walk to Kew Gardens, officially called the Royal Botanic Gardens. Wandered about and looked at plants both inside and outside a number of greenhouses, including the Alpine House, Palm House, Temperate House and Waterlily House. Saw a Wollemi Pine and Monkey Puzzle trees both of which have different male and female seeds on the same tree. Dinner at Kew Hotel, then train back to Acton Town hotel.Read more

    • Day 2

      Kew Gardens

      September 25, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      This is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. Known for its variety of floral species. Also famous currently is their bee exhibition known as "The Hive". Some tropical greenhouses are open for viewing but didn't interest me much as palm and rubber trees are native to Malaysia.

      I managed to take many pictures of plants I have never seen before. I have to say, I love the photo quality of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Made me feel like I had a DSLR camera.

      One of the attractions that interests me the most was the treetop walkway. Located about 5 storeys high, this place makes you feel like you are one with the trees. The view is spectacular.

      There is also a bamboo forest here. Makes you feel like a damn panda when you walk through it. Since we are on the topic of oriental stuff, there is also a pagoda in this garden. Apparently its been there since the 1800 or something and has been reconstructed over the ages in order to keep it standing.

      A number of different species of ducks and birds were spotted too as there is quite a bit of ponds and lakes here. Oh, and how can I forget, the squirrels. Friendly little creatures they are. Or rather, greedy and hungry for food. They come running to you if you put a hand out. They think you are giving them food.

      And enjoyable experience. To me, Kew Gardens is a must go if you are one with nature. Just that transport there is a bit of a hassle, if you are based in Central London.
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    • Day 67

      Kew Gardens

      August 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      Today I headed to Kew Gardens with Julia and her family. They are incredible, best botanical gardens I've ever been too. The flower displays we so perfect it almost didn't look real. The greenhouses were spectacular, cactus, rock gardens, vegetable gardens, flower beds, tree canopy walk, Japanese garden and arboretum were all so good. We had a delicious fish pie lunch and we spent many hours soaking up the floral displays. After we met Jake and more of Julia's family for curry in Shoreditch, then headed to Blues Kitchen to listen to some Jazz!Read more

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