This bench in the Royal Botanic Gardens provides a good view of Farm Cove on Sydney Harbour. The seawall surrounding it is constructed of large sandstone blocks. It is bordered by a pedestrian walkway that runs from the Sydney Opera House through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Domain parklands and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Before the Europeans arrived, Farm Cove was called Woccanmagully by the Aboriginal people and the area was an important ceremonial site. After Europeans arrived in 1788, it became the site of the colony’s first farm, although not very successful because the soil in the Farm Cove area proved to be infertile.
I think I would find a book and a snack and stay there all afternoon.
ReplyDeleteOMG ... this is perfect too! (I just told Kim that about her barn.)
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Jim. Beautiful shot.
Kathy M.
would love to sit on that bench and just let the time pass by quietly. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to sit on the bench and enjoy the afternoon...a book, a snack, a breeze....great day!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a pleasant place to spend a cool fall day.
ReplyDeletewhat a pleasant interlude!
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Good view, good shadows, nice shot!
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You're just teasing me aren't you. i sooo want to be there and read a book.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inviting bench and lovely scenery!
ReplyDeleteMar
Nice to sit there and watch the beautiful blue ocean! Great!
ReplyDeletei love to look at this picture for hours. it's so peaceful :)
ReplyDeleteNeeds a cushion, I can't remember what sunshine is- at least 3 days ago.
ReplyDeleteLove the bench shadows!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like the perfect place to sit and enjoy the view. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteA view I know well and always enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spot. Nice place just to sit and relax. Keep on clicking.
ReplyDeleteThe water is beautiful and the bench inviting. Looks like the perfect place for contemplation.
ReplyDelete...and I bet the area is just stunning with all the plants and flowers along the seawall.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Watery Link for the day, if you'd care to stop by:
Skipping Rocks Sculpture and Fountain
Have a super duper day!!!
A wonderful seat to refresh the spirit!
ReplyDeleteGreat place to spend a few hours! Nice shot!
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Lovely spot. I would certainly enjoy spending a day there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit to my flooded field.
Lovely spot to enjoy the sunshine, water and outdoors!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the serene view so pretty I could sit and stare at them all day. Nice choice for photo watery Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to live in. Thanks for dropping by.
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