A garden in the clouds. Part 1
More recently, walking through the rose garden in Mottisfont, I remembered about the amazing garden, which was not easy to get to. In the literal and figurative sense of the word. But of course it was worth the effort.
I’m sure they’re not botanical. But in vain! It is on the roof of this majestic building that there is a stunning garden. Sky Garden.
It is worth going up to the roof, even if only because of the stunning view of the city of London. But also the most impressive view of the Tower of London.
But to tell the truth, it’s not easy to get here. We had to book a couple of weeks for a visit. We received a ticket indicating the date and time when you can view the garden. And being punctual people, we came to London to the Sky Garden building at exactly the appointed time. It didn’t help. We had to stand in a huge queue. The building is nicknamed the Walkie Talkie, “walkie talkie” in other words, because it is so curved-concave, like a two way radio)).
We were checked at the entrance by the security guards and we flew 160 m up in the elevator. Did I mention that I’m afraid of heights? That’s where I really understood what height is.
But the heavenly garden was worth all this effort!
Wherever the eye could see, the green velvet sea was swaying. The air was fragrant. Exotic flowers shook their lovely heads, palm trees aspired their delicate leaves to the glass ceiling. It was a real luxury and a riot of greenery…
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