Across the lawn
Past amazing tree ferns
Over the stepping stones
By exotic shrubs
Up endless steps
Through a curious entrance
To look out from the Martello Tower
A last visit to the fragrant garden
A dahlia in memory of my mother who loved them so much
Back on the ferry waving goodbye to the seals
Enjoying the boat journey
Savouring the last views
A Big Thanks to the Blue Pool Ferry men for a wonderful trip.
Ps nearly forgot the Grecian Temple
Garnish Island
The island of Ilnacullin ( Garnish ) extends to 15 hectares and is renowned for its gardens which flourish in the mild humid micro-climate of Glengarriff harbour assisted by a mainly pine shelter belt. Structures include a clock tower, Grecian Temple, Martello Tower, and an Italian Temple. Although noted for the "Italian" gardens, there is a strong Japanese influence running throughout the design. This is particularly evident at the Grecian Temple
Grecian Temple
which frames the Sugarloaf mountain (in the Caha Mountains)
in a manner which is highly suggestive of Mount Fuji in Japan .
For more information Ilnacullin generally known as Garnish Island
1 comment:
Beautiful place judging by your photo's Ann. I've never been to Garnish but am familiar with the surrounding country. Autumn beckons and I think it's probably the most visually beautiful season in Ireland.
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