Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Botanic Gardens, Farm Cove

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.
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25 comments:

  1. MarieElizabethWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 10:39:00 GMT+10

    I think I would find a book and a snack and stay there all afternoon.

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  2. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:34:00 GMT+10

    OMG ... this is perfect too! (I just told Kim that about her barn.)

    Way to go, Jim. Beautiful shot.

    Kathy M.

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  3. CherryWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:41:00 GMT+10

    would love to sit on that bench and just let the time pass by quietly. :)

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  4. Kathy WalkerWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:45:00 GMT+10

    I would love to sit on the bench and enjoy the afternoon...a book, a snack, a breeze....great day!

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  5. Martha ZWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:49:00 GMT+10

    It looks like a pleasant place to spend a cool fall day.

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  6. CloudiaWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:50:00 GMT+10

    what a pleasant interlude!





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  7. DimpleWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 12:54:00 GMT+10

    Good view, good shadows, nice shot!

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  8. AnonymousWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 13:03:00 GMT+10

    I hope you can stop by to check out my entry this week.
    http://riacabralphotography.blogspot.com/2011/04/waterlilywatery-wed.html
    You're just teasing me aren't you. i sooo want to be there and read a book.

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  9. RajeshWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 16:37:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful.

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  10. MaRWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 17:02:00 GMT+10

    What an inviting bench and lovely scenery!
    Mar

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  11. FjällripanWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 17:21:00 GMT+10

    Nice to sit there and watch the beautiful blue ocean! Great!

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  12. janakidiaryWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 17:29:00 GMT+10

    i love to look at this picture for hours. it's so peaceful :)

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  13. PeterWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 17:41:00 GMT+10

    Needs a cushion, I can't remember what sunshine is- at least 3 days ago.

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  14. SquirrelQueenWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 18:09:00 GMT+10

    Love the bench shadows!

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  15. eileeninmdWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 18:50:00 GMT+10

    It does look like the perfect place to sit and enjoy the view. Great photo.

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  16. Rinkly RimesWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 19:09:00 GMT+10

    A view I know well and always enjoy.

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  17. AndyWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 19:32:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful spot. Nice place just to sit and relax. Keep on clicking.

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  18. RoanWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 20:53:00 GMT+10

    The water is beautiful and the bench inviting. Looks like the perfect place for contemplation.

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  19. Hootin AnniWednesday, 27 April 2011 at 21:41:00 GMT+10

    ...and I bet the area is just stunning with all the plants and flowers along the seawall.

    Here's my Watery Link for the day, if you'd care to stop by:
    Skipping Rocks Sculpture and Fountain

    Have a super duper day!!!

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  20. NaturegirlThursday, 28 April 2011 at 01:26:00 GMT+10

    A wonderful seat to refresh the spirit!

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  21. IreneThursday, 28 April 2011 at 05:08:00 GMT+10

    Great place to spend a few hours! Nice shot!

    Irene

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  22. Kranky GrannyThursday, 28 April 2011 at 05:16:00 GMT+10

    Lovely spot. I would certainly enjoy spending a day there.

    Thanks for the visit to my flooded field.

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  23. LinneaThursday, 28 April 2011 at 14:06:00 GMT+10

    Lovely spot to enjoy the sunshine, water and outdoors!

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  24. MageThursday, 28 April 2011 at 17:26:00 GMT+10

    I'm loving the serene view so pretty I could sit and stare at them all day. Nice choice for photo watery Wednesday!

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  25. UnknownThursday, 28 April 2011 at 21:29:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful place to live in. Thanks for dropping by.

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