Tuesday, September 23, 2014

A Stroll Through Kensington Gardens

My name is Cynthia, apparently a confusing name because it gets spelled many creative ways. Today was no exception, and I think this is my favorite variation ever! Santia, or Santla, I'm not sure which.

 

Anyhoo, it was off to Kensington Gardens and Palace to see if I could get a peek at Kate, newly pregnant with the spare heir. I'm sure I saw her in one if those many windows, looking out at the riffraff hanging about in her front garden!

 

Off we go, down the Broadwalk with all the dogs running happy and free, chasing the squirrels and pigeons, and dodging the people getting lessons in bike riding.

 

Who knew there was such a career as a cycling instructor?

 

Past the Elfin Oak, a 900- year old tree stump carved with elves and animals cavorting in and around it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there's Kensington Palace. And Queen Victoria, who was born here, sculpted by her daughter Louise. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is now the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Also William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I, George II, Diana and Charles, and a whole lot of lesser royals.

Gorgeous gardens, fit for a king!

And this is the Gold Gate, made famous by the photos of the tributes to Diana placed here upon her death and shown all over the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Continued. You do want to see the inside, right?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Yes, please . . . to seeing the inside. Looks like another beautiful day for you.

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  2. colleenSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I only know the one way to spell it.
    Too bad the tree art is behind bars.
    I love the golden gate.

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  3. GosiaSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Cynthia your name is so nice. The garden is beautiful I would like like to have it next to my house.

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  4. mamasmercantileSeptember 23, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Another beautiful stroll, the garden is a delight.

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  5. Linda KaySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Cynthia, so great to see these from your camera. It must have been a pleasure to be there. And yes we do want to see your tour of the inside! If you get a picture of Kate, you will probably be on the front pages of every rag at the stores.

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  6. VagabondeSeptember 23, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Thank you Cynthia for taking us along on your stroll – lovely views and great info.

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  7. Anne@ArtyGreen in Paradise September 23, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    So nice for family bonding ( and security) that the royals all live so close together! Be plenty of babysitters available..oh, that's right they have nannies.

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  8. Margaret DSeptember 24, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    That's a lovely tour...look forward to seeing inside....

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  9. Fun60September 24, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    If walls could talk just think of the many scandals that might be told. Santia is quite a nice variation on Cynthia.

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  10. biebkriebelsSeptember 24, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Nice to see the Kensington Gardens, I have never been there. It looks like a whole Royal commune to live all together with your family in one estate.

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  11. Far Side of FiftySeptember 24, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    What are the red flowers? Oh it is beautiful there:)

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