Sunday Selections #648

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. 

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. Last week I said I was going to take you to our festival of Spring, Floriade, this week. And this week (unlike the week before) I am telling the truth.

Floriade is mostly held in our Commonwealth Park which is within a comfortable walk from the centre of the city.  It is a beautiful area all year round but for a few short weeks in spring it is transformed into an ocean of colour.

Unlike Tulip Tops which I showed you last week Floriade does not have an entry fee (unless you go to NightFest).  It is however much more commercial.  You can purchase fast food, drinks, ice cream, restaurant meals, clothing, jewellery, candles, soap, garden ornaments, fudge, expensive garden tools, and more. You cannot buy plants.

In other years Floriade has featured quirky fun too.  Sadly this was minimal this year - but there was some.

Less talk.  More photos.  Lots more photos.

These water lilies floating on Nerang Pond undoubtedly light up for NightFest.

There were crayons and paper at these child sized seats.

The flutterbyes are also illuminated for NightFest.

 

As always I picked up a few fridge magnets which I am happy to send to anyone who would like one.  First in, best dressed.

And thank you to all those who have waded through this very photo heavy post.  I hope your week is packed with colour.  Charlotte (MotherOwl's colour of the month is dahlia yellow which is certainly to be found here.