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Tim takes
a little rest near the Heart Bridge.
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Also there
were many little stone bridges across small ponds, and in the
background you can see a stone shrine.
(pic by
Tim)
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Near the Tom
Kubota Stroll Garden were some colorful camellia bushes.
They shone
brightly in the shade.
Tom Kubota
was the son of Fujitaro, and a generous benefactor of the garden.
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Other trees
were beginning to blossom as well. I would imagine that in another
month or two, the gardens will be outstanding.
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I think this
is the 32-foot long Blue Atlas Cedar described in the brochure.
It was most
definitely striking.
(pic by
Tim)
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A number of
star magnolia trees waved their blooms at us as we strolled past..
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According
to the Seattle Parks website, "Fujitaro Kubota was a horticultural
pioneer when he began merging Japanese design techniques with
North American materials in his display garden in 1927.
The Gardens
are a spectacular setting of hills and valleys, interlaced with
streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and rock out-croppings with
a rich array of plant material.".
(pic by
Tim)
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The Japanese
Garden is the most traditional part of the area, featuring a spring-fed
pond and stones left in the Seattle area 12,000 years ago by the
last glacier.
(pic by
Tim)
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I was able
to take a quick shot of some of the Lake Washington houseboats
as we wended our way home.
It was a short
trip compared to our usual marathons, but a very enjoyable one.
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