Kew Gardens

Sunday, August 06, 2023

Heading home day, but not before a family visit to Kew Gardens:


Two particular highlights I simply had to share from the Gardens was the Pagoda and the giant lily pads:




The steps to the top of the pagoda were not a particular challenge, but I think the video of my descent (albeit sped up) just how the building is. Definitely worth the extra fiver they claw from your pocket to undertake the climb and the view of Kew and the distant London cityscape are outstanding.


I'll close this series of holiday posts with a short video of the popular giant lily pads. I hope you enjoy:

'Twas time for a teary farewell then as my daughter and her partner headed back to Norwich and the rest of us returned to rainy ole Swansea...