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The first pond
we saw is called Spring Pond. It's fed by several springs, and the
Kubota family used it to water 6 acres of nursery stock once planted
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Around the
perimeter grow many lovely plants and trees. It's early yet, but
some were already in bloom. I think these are hellebores. |
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Camellia trees
were blossoming too, along with a few rhododendrons and magnolias.
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The Moon Bridge,
built in the 1970s, symbolizes the difficulty of living a good
life: "Hard to walk up, and hard to walk down."
Each side
is composed of three steps and a steep curving path.
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I sat in the
sunshine for a few minutes, enjoying my view from the top of the
little bridge.
(pic by
Tim)
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Tim has been
looking for Koi, but none were visible at this time. |
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The gardens
were full of little winding trails. We would round a corner and
there would be a pretty little waterfall, or a stream, or a little
bridge.
It was beautiful
and peaceful.
(pic by
Tim)
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Another bridge
in the area is called the Heart Bridge, built in the 1930s. It is
fashioned after a traditional red bridge on Mr. Kubota's home island. |
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