Day 276 - Grab Your Clogs!

Henry and I enjoy the Dutch Street Organ Music - Thanks Mum for being guest photographer today!

Henry learnt a little about his Dutch heritage today on yet another visit to Floriade. He seemed quite entranced by the music of the Dutch Street Organ (Australia Fair which is always at the tulip festival) and didn't want to stand with his back to it either! It must have been one of Floriade's biggest days today; exceptionally crowded and we had to park all the way over the bridge in front of the Treasury Office, which meant a pretty long walk. After two wet days, the sun was out in full today and so must have been half of Canberra.

Day 270 - Picnic with Friends and Flowers

A beautiful day was bestowed upon us picnickers today at Floriade. Henry and I shared a picnic lunch with a few friends, listened to the live music and enjoyed more of the gorgeous tulip displays. While Henry waited down below, I took the opportunity to take a ride in the Giant Wheel, which was a view of the tulips that I hadn't seen before. All of the flower displays are designed to be viewed above from as well and the theme this year was A Feast for the Senses and the view from above revealed a giant chilli, red and white wine bottles, cheese, a cake, a coffee cup and sliced fruit amongst other things. A great way to view the displays, the wheel is well worth the ride.

Day 260 - Tiptoe Through the Tulips

I don't know if I have had a day so far on this blog when it was harder to choose a photo! Today was such a gorgeous day we went to the park for a couple of hours as well as Floriade in the afternoon. Let's just say that I was very snap happy! Anyway, Floriade doesn't happen every day, so I thought I should choose one of those for today. The tulips and other bulbs are in bloom and today was opening day. As usual it is a lovely way to spend the afternoon wandering around admiring and taking photos. In this picture Dale is supposed to be waving Henry style; Henry looks vaguely amused. I'm looking forward to going back during the school holidays when all of the flowers are out and when I have time to browse the market stalls!