My next stop was Bockenheimer Warte. On my way there, I came across Frankfurt’s botanical garden: Palmengarten. From the entrance, it looked quite pleasant so I paid my €9. The cashier was knitting something and I asked her what it was. She showed me a pattern. It was a sort of toy for her friend’s … Continue reading / view photos Palmengarten
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Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
New York has not one but at least fifteen botanical gardens! I spent a good chunk of the day at the trendy Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. The Gardens were partly closed for a large expansion that was in progress. Despite that, there was still a lot to see. I ambled around. I spotted a large turtle … Continue reading / view photos Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Ziker Botanical Gardens
I took a taxi to the Ziker Botanical Gardens in Austin. The driver was surprised that there was an entrance charge. At $3 for non-residents, I thought it was a bargain. Earlier, the taxi driver had something to say to me but had been hesitant. He started by saying, “You probably get this all the … Continue reading / view photos Ziker Botanical Gardens