Saturday, April 6, 2013

Trip to Kobe

 
We left Kyoto and moved on to Kobe. (about an hour by train from Kyoto) 
 
What comes to your mind when you think of Kobe?
 
 



The old foreign residences, called Kitano Ijinkan?  Yes, they are open to the public as museums. 

What else...?

やっぱり神戸に行ったら異人館は見なくちゃね。
キチさんとみーちゃんに連れてってもらえてよかった〜
よーこちゃんだってこんなに素敵な桜と異人館のコラボが見れてよかったでしょ(*^-^)b





Of course, the night view! 

When Yoko and I arrived at the Kobe, we joined Hide and Mii who are residents in Osaka-Kobe areas. And Hide drove us to the night view spot. I was fascinated with the beautiful night view of Kobe!
 

In fact, we became friends through our common interest in GARDENING.

So, Hide and Mii took us to a special garden, called Takarazuka Garden Fields.
 

でも神戸の夜景まで観ることができるとは思ってなかったの。
だからこの景色にはめっちゃ感動!!!
カップルのお邪魔虫してたなんて。。。(^^;)
てか、カップルなんてどこにいたん???






The contrast between the flowering cherry and the lime green hellebores was quite attractive.

桜とクリローのコラボは忘れられない景色だったわ〜




This British style garden is divided into 12-themed sections surrounding a pond. The designer of this garden is Paul Smither, a British gardener.  
 

ポール・スミザーさんの造るお庭って初めてみたけど、このナチュラル感がたまらない(≧▽≦)
みーちゃんも言ってたけど、人の手が入っていないみたい。




I've never seen such Japanese quinces climbing a stonewall!




The main part of the garden is decorated with a variety of perennial plants creating an natural garden as if they are native wild plants.

それぞれの植物の特性を見極めた植栽ならではなんだろうなぁ…




  

Love those fritillaria! The lime green colored flowers always fascinate me:)

よく見るとシレネとカタクリのコラボとか、自然界にはあり得ないような組み合わせの植栽もあるのに、
なぜか違和感がない。。。
ん〜、、、さすがだわ (*´Д`)=з



Oriental paper bush!  Ball-shaped flowers are lovely, aren't they?
Unfortunately, the garden is to be closed this December... We want it to be preserved...
But it was great to be able to go there before closing.



We had a good trip with my close friends!
It is  always fun to share our thoughts based on our mutual interest, gardening:-)  

閉園しちゃうなんて残念だけど、その前に行くことができてホントによかった〜


 
 
I'll definitely come back here, again!
 
 
キチさん、みーちゃん、一日付き合ってくれてホントにありがとー☆
久しぶりに植物の話もできてすごーーく楽しかったよ〜
よーこちゃん、お気楽ぶらり旅、また行こーねー(*^-^)b
 
もう園芸やめよっかな…って思ったりもしたけど、
やっぱり植物の話ができると楽しいみたい…アタシ…(^^;)
また遊んでね〜
 
p.s.
よーこちゃん、読み逃げ禁止!
みーちゃんもジャパニーズ・コメ入れてくれたし、
今度はよーこちゃんの番ね(*^-^)b 何語でもいいよ(笑)
 
 
 
 

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful !!...happy weekend...love Ria...xxx..

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  2. Takarazuka looks like a dreamgarden. The oriental paper bush I have never seen before, very interesting.
    Have a nice weekend, Janneke

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  3. Hello Keity , it looks that you had a wonderful trip with your friends !
    Your photos are amazing and the garden it looks like a paradise ! Thank for sharing these beautiful moments !
    Have a nice weekend !
    Olympia

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  4. Hallo Keity!Great post!!Beautiful images and preety flowers from your lovely country!I realy enjoyed seeing those wonderful photos!Thank you for sharing!Hope you have a good weekend!
    Dimi..

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  5. Hi Keity,

    How is your hay fever? Hope it is getting better. Mine is a bit stubborn and have to handle with the itchy eyes. I guess my symptoms will bother me for a additional couple of weeks.
    Thanks for posting the article. It reminds me every precious moments. Your pictures are fantastic and makes me exciting!! It gives me lots of good stimulates to see your pictures. The selection of plants, the framing of the scenes...yours are just amazing ♪
    One day is too short to travel Kobe, but we were lucky for the nice weather from day to night! It was such a nice time to able to spend with the three of you.
    Hope to see you soon !(^-^)!

    Hide


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    1. My hay fever is getting better, thank you! Hou about you?
      I don't think my photos are so good, but you always praise me. You're so sweet!
      I'm really excited about your frame(^_^) I'm very happy that you use my photo. Look forward to seeing you soon!

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  6. ハーイ!ケイティ!
    アニョンハセヨ~~~

    夜景の写真めっちゃきれいやん
    教えてって言ったのにー
    次回の夜景の時はじっくり教えてね
    って私たち日が沈む前にバッテリー切れちゃうお年頃だったわ

    またふらっとどこかに行こうね
    アニョー♪

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    1. アニョンハセヨ〜コ〜!

      夜景の撮り方、教えたじゃ〜ん。早く人の話をちゃんと聞くクセつけて!! アタシは最近バッテリー切れないぜぃ〜♪
      なんたってカー〇〇に通ってるも〜ん(笑)
      また行く、行く! よーこちゃんとのお気楽旅!!
      今度はどこにする???

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  7. This is so wonderful and truly exotic! I love the places, I love the flowers and I think the skyline, at night, is truly magnificent!

    CIAO!

    ANNA

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