hana.no.michi.花.の.道

your annual garden visit to a park in den haag.  within the park there's a japanese garden that open only for a very short period due to heavy maintenance of the plants.

 on the way to the garden, it took you a long time to walk this path of flower route.  certainly reminded you of japan and hence hana no mich (花の道) is it.

the path of azalea just took forever to walk, because really all you want is to take time to appreciate, admire the flower. really it may not be as splendid as the azalea festival in tokyo, but this is probably as good as it can get in europe.

 the different colors and different breed of azalea... and then you finally arrived the japanese garden

 from this door onwards, everything is transformed to japanese element, japanese sculpture garden...

 the view and scenery may be the same every year, but you just love the tranquility and serenity of the garden at this hour.

 and the fact that you are holding your zoom lens put everything into different perspective, different compositions

 yet the garden is ever zen and peaceful to you.

 and you appreciate the hour and moment, spending time with him in this garden...

 and you finally arrived the viewing platform

 you took a rest and enjoyed a home baked quick brownie while sitting here and appreciating all things green and colorful.

 and you spot the westeria, it's probably still too cold for westeria to bloom

really it's a very brief visit on sunday morning, as much as you wish the time could slow down and you could truly take time to soak in the scenery, the fact is you're in a hurry to get home and getting to the church.  still, you are truly thankful to God that despite of your sunday commitments you can still come for a visit on the last opening day of spring.