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Category: Ramblings | Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:02 pm

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Last summer we visited the Floriade, an exhibition held every ten years. We knew the area was big, but we didn't know how big. One day was definitely not enough, but we managed to see a lot.

A cable car ran straight across the area. We didn't have time to take it.



The first area we visited held small gardens and pavilions from all over the world. A few samples:















One area held sculpture-like structures and nicely planted-up areas:





A junque wall:



The "Bugs and Birds" garden:





It may look comfy, but it's cement:



A few planted-up areas:










The Dutch Pavilion:



There were bee-hives. I loved the bumble bee hive:



A sore temptation for a tomato-lover like me:



Tomato tree:



There were samples to be had, thank goodness! Or I'd have committed high treason and tasted the display.

Big, big rainforest greenhouse:



Serious-looking guards outside, half-hidden in the bamboo:



Important reminder:



And pretty blooms too:











This is behind the rest rooms:



Need I say that we had rain most of the day? We could happily spend two whole days in there, but our vacation was nearing an end so we had to leave. Well, only nine more years to the next one.


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cherylad wrote on Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:05 pm:

Beautiful place!

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eileen wrote on Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:39 pm:

I was at the Floriade ten years ago Droopy. Ian did give me the chance of going in 2012 but we had his mother's estate to sort out which was very time consuming.

I thought the displays were fantastic when we went but, oh boy, they were so much better on your visit. Now I regret not going. We could have met up and spent some time together.
Thanks for your lovely photographs - I really enjoyed seeing them.

Maybe in 2022 we'll all get to visit and meet up. Just think of the wonderful time we'd have!!

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Jewell wrote on Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:34 pm:

What a great exhibit. I saw some displays there that gave me some ideas I'd love to give a try. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Netty wrote on Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:34 am:

Fantastic photos! I would love to wander around for a day or 2!

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Droopy wrote on Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:38 am:

The Floriade is something else. They dismantle the whole thing in September/October, and make a brand new site for the next Floriade.

Eileen and Netty, I'd have loved to walk about with you. :D Maybe in nine years' time.

Jewell, I'm glad you got inspired. I did, but I'm not certain what I want is feasible.

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Frank wrote on Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:20 pm:

Beautiful show Droopy and thanks for sharing. I hope no-one jumped on that armchair think it was real!

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Kay wrote on Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:17 am:

Thank you for this delightful tour Droopy! Very cool. Wish I would run across a Tomato Tree! :)

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Droopy wrote on Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:27 pm:

Thanks both. :D I'd love to visit the Floriade again. I'd also like to visit the Chelsea Flower Show. Maybe I need a girls' trip one of these years. *lol*

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Sjoerd wrote on Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:06 am:

A great group of foto's. I commented on the blog.
That sure was fun, wasn't it!....even though it rained.

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Carol Ann wrote on Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:15 pm:

Oh I enjoyed your blog and your pictures fab and interesting even if it is way back. I am new in here now and so I am looking through everything here.

I know you from the other site.
AuntieBel

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