The trees on this property are exceptional. Well tended, well pruned so that the shape is intriguing.
A fountain in the lake in front of the Palm House. Cool enough to dress well, palm houses were too hot to enjoy for long.
Kew Palace. A small red brick Dutch style building. The gardens around it were great. This is a view of the house from the Thames side.
A different view of Kew Palace, with enormous trees nearby. This view is from the opposite side of the previous view.
Arched walkway with (I believe) roses. I would love to see it in summer.
A true Japanese building, moved to Kew, piece by piece. Placed in the bamboo area. Quite a few varieties of bamboo, showing that it is very temperate.
Interior of the Japanese building. The wood structural details were very interesting.
One of the Forest pathways. A beautiful late afternoon light cutting through the trees.
Queen Charlotte Cottage with long shadows from the sun setting.
Last but not least was the Ruined Arch, purposely built at a time when it was a fashion, now more ruined than ruins. We were real sleepiheads on the train home. a very satisfying day.
