Friday, 24 October 2014

October 23, 2014 - Larnach Castle Garden, Glenfalloch, and Portobello Road Gardens

Our day tour began at 9 am.
Our first stop was Larnach Castle - built by William Larnach in the 1870s in the outskirts of Dunedin. Larnach's summer home - he referred to the castle as 'camp.'
 Dunedin has the most Edwardian buildings of any city in the southern hemisphere
 Such amazing architecture - and it's everywhere here
 On the way to Larnach Castle

 On the castle grounds - morning tea
 Twelve members of the Japanese Rhododendron Society attended the conference
 The castle
 One delegate's gluten free scone!
 Sue enjoys her dessert!
 Tree peony
 The castle through the peonies
 The grand staircase
 The garden is massive  - developed by the current owner
 Overlooking the bay
 Such a beautiful scene
 Clematis everywhere

At Glenfalloch Gardens - an easel of pansies
Coach drivers chatting with police officer
Brugmansia
Waiting for the coaches
At the final banquet - Tony was a great emcee

Gluten free desserts!

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