Capture: Roamin' Holiday
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From the front.
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Islander, in reply to
Good heavens! Lookit them tailfins! Immaculate condition too-
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
Good heavens! Lookit them tailfins! Immaculate condition too-
From the back.
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JacksonP, in reply to
From the front.
Nice.
I was supposed to be at the Beach Hop at the weekend, but couldn't make it in the end. Some great photos around of all the cars. Here's some.
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No birds, flowers or cars yet.... But anyone got any idea what kind of tree this is? I was quite intrigued by the long, pale green shoots.
(wife and daughter on the bench in the background)
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and more from today's early spring Qingming/Pure Brightness/Tomb Sweeping Day (the actual festival is tomorrow, but we have Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off) roaming. Through the trees rose a massive power station and a giant 观音/Guānyīn/Avalokitesvara.
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See how huge she* is? That's me and my daughter being overwhelmingly dwarfed.
*Avalokitesvara is always female in the Chinese tradition, although she did enter China in the original either/or state, sometimes represented as male and sometimes female.
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The ancient pagoda for which the park is named.
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Islander, in reply to
Wisteria?
My mother’s frontfence- based plant has taken over the neighbour’s hedge and is threatening pedestrians on the right-of-way…grows *very* fast and has magnificent purple fowers (growing wisteria in um, suitable areas? has been a family habit since the late 1890s…) -
Islander, in reply to
O brillant photo!
Along with Kuan Yin, I've always - appreciated her... -
A clearer, closer view. Pagoda of Buddhas from Ten Directions/十方诸佛宝塔, first built in 1545.
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Chris Waugh, in reply to
Wisteria, huh. Might have to wait for magnificent purple flowers to see for sure. ETA: Just did a Google Image search. See what you mean about the flowers. Hard to see the structure of the plants, but they seem to follow a fairly similar shape. ’Twas our first time in that park, and we definitely plan to be going back. Does drought prone, frigid winters (minus 10 overnight, highs between 0 and 2 on ordinary days), bone dry for three out of four seasons, with hot (temperatures from mid-30s occasionally into low 40s, night time not feeling much cooler), humid summers count as a suitable climate for wisteria?
Guānyīn/Kuan Yin (I prefer hànyǔ pīnyīn, but the Wade-Giles is equally correct and has a bit more history behind it), you’ll be pleased to know, is very popular in China. This park sits on the boundary between Wang’s Fourth Camp and Guānyīn Hall.
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Hebe, in reply to
I saw a Holden Kingswood station wagon onn the road around the corner a couple of days ago. I so want one -- or one of the late 60s Falcons with round butaillights and a bench seat in the front. They're the best to cruise Canterbury's straight roads.
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Petrol is up again. Jus' sayin' { ;)
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
But anyone got any idea what kind of tree this is?
First I thought some type of Elm, then Maple, then on close inspection of the branches got really confused, but never fear, I will see my plant expert friend in a couple of days so I will find out exactly what it is for you because I too find it quite fascinating. Where is the park it is situated in? That could give clues.
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JacksonP, in reply to
Petrol is up again. Jus' sayin' { ;)
Betta get a Vespa. ;-)
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Geoff Lealand, in reply to
Difficult to identify until the leaves open but it resembles a weeping cherry, or standard wisteria, or robinia.
Oh, wisteria. This is what ours looks like when it is in full bloom. Just wish those damn wetas stopped boring into the wood.
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
Betta get a Vespa. ;-)
Betta getta Bretta has a nice ring to it. What are the Vespas like on dirt roads?
I've only ever ridden one once, straight into the fountain in my friends parents front yard.
Suffice to say he told me to get on the back. { :) -
Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
Difficult to identify until the leaves open but it resembles a weeping cherry, or standard wisteria, or robinia.Oh, wisteria. This is what ours looks like when it is in full bloom. Just wish those damn wetas stopped boring into the wood.
Stunning! They just never bloom long enough by my book.
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Joe Wylie, in reply to
But anyone got any idea what kind of tree this is?
Best guess is a still fairly small weeping Chinese scholar tree. Sometimes sold in NZ as Japanese kowhai, it's a Chinese native. If you happen to be around there in August check for kowhai-like flowers.
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
You are soo right. Thanks alot. It's on my list....
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JacksonP, in reply to
What are the Vespas like on dirt roads?
Seriously? 10" wheels.
i.e. Loads of fun. ;-)
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Chris Waugh, in reply to
Ah, thanks Joe. Those pictures look very much like what I saw. And yes, we'll definitely be going there, and August is quite likely, seeing as neither of us can stray too far in the summer.
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Joe Wylie, in reply to
Thanks for the great pics Chris. While I was searcing for that link above I stumbled upon this rather interestingly macabre connection.
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Chris Waugh, in reply to
Ah, yes, seen that tree many times, although I didn't realise it was a replica. It always has a small crowd of tourists around it.
Incidentally, if you're ever in Beijing, make sure you visit Jingshan Park. There's always a small crowd of tourists at that tree and a much larger crowd at the top of the hill, but from the top of the hill you can get a brilliant view of the entire old city, especially the Forbidden City which is immediately to the south. Then you get yourself away from the tourists, which is very easy in Jingshan (just wander off down any of the trails down the hill - the tourists stick to the two main roads up) and enjoy the many mature trees, flowers, and local people getting a bit of exercise or hanging out with their friends, family, choir... Beautiful place, and very cheap entry (2 yuan last I checked).
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