Monday, August 26, 2013

Picnic by the pond

Cotton soft
The blooms of the cherry tree do not last long. This was the last chance to organise a picnic, to admire the blossoming of chrysanthemums or cherry blossoms. Meeting point had to be my place since it's only five minutes to the garden. Sarala aunty came in first with a big jar of 'achar'.  Nobody's as good when it comes to 'achar', she does an amazing job.
Bee Pink
Max was happy when I opened a hot case, full of 'momo'. He hardly left couple for the late comer, Dotti. That was the first thing we did in the garden, eat. We spotted near a duck pond from where was the best view of Cherry trees, garden and the bridge although the cherry blossoms had fallen relatively. 
We took a stroll around the picturesque and well manicured Japanese garden before we hit for the second lot. Max thinks Mika needs to do some Nepalese dishes including 'momo' his favourite. He was still up for an ice-cream though.
Picnic by the pond literally. Mika, Dotti, Max and Sarala Aunty
It was a fantastic day. Most people were there to take photos of the trees while some were busy taking their own. Click Click. They were taking in hundreds and enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms. We did too.
'Can't you see, I am little busy here?'
Performance from elders
Give me a way.
Back to home and later in the evening was fireworks with Dotti. She thinks it is quite the view. Hmm.. I should appreciate too. I could not tell what was the occasion but she did like it. She's gone and we fired up the barbecue. I felt like I could blast of excess, eating that is. 
I am noting down this day just so that i dont forget it for next year's Cherry blossom festival. I am planning ahead.
Some more pictures from the garden, Auburn Botanic Garden.

She is probably playing a part of some Japanese Anime Character.
Blur-focus- blur
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