Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens...

Good Evening Everyone,

 

Two days ago, Ozell and I went to Cape Town's botanical gardens called Kirstenbosch after the first superintendent of the gardens.  The land was bought by one of the Dutch city fathers in the late 1800's to prevent urban development on the back side of Table Mountain.  It is a large area, but only about half or so is open to the public.  They other half is used for conservation and research purposes.  It was a pretty place.  It was also unlike other British colonial botanical gardens that I have seen in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand because the climate is much different.  I enjoyed the place though because it was large, open, and even though it was shaped by the hand of man, it still looked very natural.  I like ordered, manufactured gardens that you may see on palace grounds with plenty of colorful flowers and geometric designs, but I prefer the more natural and subtle gardens.

 

Anyways, when we get a chance to post more pics we will.  Until then, here is one...

 

Cheers,

 

Sean