Old man

The gardens in Hoi An were filled with tiny statues depicting everyday life. This is just one example. Photo taken in November 2016.

Looking through

I can't resist using an archway as a frame for a scene beyond. The gardens of the Imperial Palace in Hue were beautifully maintained. Photo taken in November 2016.

Flora

A floral interlude. Photo taken in November 2016.

Golden Buddha

One thing there is no shortage of in Southeast Asia is Buddhas. This golden man was found in lush settings outside Hue, Vietnam. Photo taken in November 2016.

Belvedere gardens

A look out at the lovely gardens of the upper Belvedere. Photo taken in May 2015.

Hibiscus

One of my favorite flowers, especially when they have big, beautiful blooms like this one at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Photo taken in April 2013.

Tropical green

More from the Garfield Park Conservatory, something about the pattern and the shades of green on this leaf attracted me. Photo taken in April 2013.

Signs of spring

It didn't feel like spring time when I was in Chicago last April. But I still liked this sign that I found in the Garfield Park Conservatory - someone took the time to arrange all the pennies in the fountain into this nice message. Photo taken in April 2013. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Botanical beauties

A beautiful red flower found at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. Photo taken in April 2013. For more red, visit Ruby Tuesday.

Tropical

A little taste of the tropics in Chicago at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Photo taken in April 2013.

Contemplating

It looks like this man is deciding what to do next! There's so much to see in Rio, I certainly don't blame him. This will be my last look at the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janiero. Photo taken in December 2006.

Bright beauty

There's no stopping the blooming at the Botanical Gardens of Rio! Here's a bright orchid to get your weekend off to a good start. Photo taken in December 2006. To see more blooms, take a look at Floral Fridays.

Bright blossoms

Another look at some of the floral delights from the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro. Photo taken in December 2006.

Lily pads

A look at the beautiful lily pads of the botanical gardens in Rio de Janeiro. It's a wonderful place to visit! Photo taken in December 2006.

Japanese bridge

The Honolulu airport has a beautiful Japanese garden inside the secure area. It was refreshing to be able to wait for our flight in such beautiful surroundings. I'm not sure that many people knew about this gem of a garden though as it was pretty empty. Just more for us to enjoy! Photo taken in January 2010.

To check out other bridges from around the world, click on the bridges link.

Lush gardens

A beautiful garden setting in Kona, the perfect place for an outdoor wedding! Photo taken in January 2010.

Weekend reflections: Gardens

More from the Xihui Park in Wuxi. It was a very interesting place to visit with so many different things to see - gardens, villas, a monastery... The only thing it lacked was information in English. Despite not really knowing what I was looking at, I enjoyed it!

Click here to see more reflections from around the world.