More photos…..
Figure of a cat on the top
A cat marks this spot
Dedication
Inside the hothouse – central pond
Water lily pads are from the Amazon
Very humid in here
Palms
Furry little blooms
Lipstick plant
Bananas
Green, not mature yet
Pitcher plants are carnivorous
Banana bloom
Extra-large lily pads
Tropical growth
We call this a shrimp plant
Ferns love the humidity
Anthriums
Bloom of a water lily
Also come in blue
White lily
Warning – do not touch the water
This is going to be a very big blossom
Quiet setting
Cat obelisk
Fountain decoration
Sparrow looking for a handout
Water blooms
Winter Garden Cafe
Grounds around the cafe
Snack-like food sold here
These ponds usually have ducks
One of our favorite benches
No fish in the creek
Hyacinths
Pond
Enjoying our walk
Grove of trees
Looking at Winter Garden
Good spot for coffee and tea
A millennium monument
Millennium Tree
Directions
Walking paths line the creek
Fern garden
Japanese-style garden
Use of many natural grasses
Open field
The Auckland War Memorial
Giant palm trees
They lined the park road
Neo-classical design
Classic on the front, but modern inside
A popular place to visit
War artillery
A Maori dedication
The story
New Zealand flag
Memorial
View of the front
Pathway surrounds the park
Many walkers and runners here
The road out
Parnell district
Another type of village
A bed and breakfast property
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Cathedral of Parnell
Church property
Largest church up here
An Italian bakery
Local pub
This goes back many years
Many boutiques
Flower shop
Fresh roses
Colonial-style
More pines here
Upscale shopping
Village shops
A black building
Good dog
Looks like you are in Italy
Catholic Church
Small entrance