Thursday, 1 September 2022

Despite the forecast, live like Spring - Lilly Pulitzer




I decided to ignore the forecast of rain and race to the Melbourne Museum on foot. The weather held and I was blessed with striking light and a charming walk through the gardens of the Royal Exhibition building.

 I even managed to get a glimpse inside at the renovation.

The colours of the flowers were bold and beautiful.

A good reminder that often the beauty is in the detail.

The ducks had ventured from the pond to enjoy the garden and puddle about...


It made for rejuvenating exercise, and I was filled with a joyful enthusiasm before I'd even arrived at my destination.

'Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.'
Anonymous

Linking with #RubyTuesdayToo for the firey red flowers #WeekendReflection for the duckpond and the ducks reflected in the puddles.  #SaturdaysCritters And #FridayBliss #NaturesNotes #GardenAffair #WWOAT #WordlessWednesday




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16 comments:

  1. Violetta2 September 2022 at 14:23

    Nice fotos - although it´s raining - If I ever will be to Melbourne? -All the best- and have a good time
    Violetta

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  2. Rostrose3 September 2022 at 03:39

    The garden, some stone figures, the pond and the ducks in the garden of the Melbourne Museum remind me of the aristocratic gardens in Vienna such as Schönbrunn or Belvedere. I think the building is very beautiful inside and out!
    Spring really is a wonderful season, everything comes alive! Enjoy!
    Happy weekend!
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/08/blackout-teil-3-noch-fragen-offen.html

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  3. My Desktop Daily5 September 2022 at 06:24

    Hey! Welcome to Melbourne, glad you like our sights :-)

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    1. Lydia C. Lee5 September 2022 at 14:38

      Would have tried to meet up but I was only there for 24 hours and with Picasso, Tate and Tyama, there was just no time. Only saw two friends for dinner, so there were a few that missed out. Just seemed so tricky.

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  4. Melbourne Australia Photos5 September 2022 at 06:30

    PS: Thank you for hosting!

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  5. csuhpat16 September 2022 at 08:42

    I so want to go to Melbourne again. Such a beautiful museum.

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  6. Jim9 September 2022 at 15:58

    Your duck pictures are great! I liked the flowers too. I'[m not much of a statue admirer. We like Melbourne also. but we didn't do the museum. The old train ride through the woods was great. See here,
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  7. Mae Travels9 September 2022 at 22:48

    Nice journal of a pretty walk! I enjoyed your photos.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  8. eileeninmd10 September 2022 at 02:55

    Hello, Lydia
    The museum is a great place to spend a rainy day. I love the fountain, it is beautiful. Cute captures of the ducks. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  9. riitta k10 September 2022 at 03:13

    Amazing building & park! The richly decorated fountain is a great piece of history.

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  10. Breathtaking10 September 2022 at 03:50

    Hello, The fountain, and your many photos of the detailed sculptures are beautiful. The ducks are so attractive, I'm not sure what kind they are, but enjoyed seeing them.
    Have a great weekend.

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  11. Andree12 September 2022 at 06:12

    I love to see where Phrynne Fisher walked. Just joking, sort of, because I loved that show. What captivated me were the very tall white flowers on the island. And the ducks. I've never seen ducks like that. The building is stupendous. Thank you.

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  12. Carol @Comfort Spring Station13 September 2022 at 04:25

    beautiful images - looks like a wonderful place to wander

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  13. Suzana14 September 2022 at 09:04

    Usually even it's raining, I like to go in a place where I want to go.
    Impressive spaces indeed!
    Happy WW and a fine week!❤️😘

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  14. Arun Goyal18 September 2022 at 23:20

    What a lovely place ! I am happy to see startling Torch lilies in the garden museum. Ducks are adorable. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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  15. Lisa19 September 2022 at 18:27

    Very pretty, and the interior looks gorgeous. Lovely ducks, of a kind I am not familiar with.

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