Where I'd Like To Be Right Now - Launceston...

In Launceston, Tasmania there is a park with a little Japanese garden.

There were lovely little moments of serenity to be found there.

And the company of a plant that became a favorite during my trip - the tree fern.

It was a calming spot, one that I can now revisit in my mind's eye and soak in the tranquility.

Comments: 26

mona d. Apr 21, 2009, 4:00pm EDT

i think i would like to be there, too. simply stunning shots, t. especially the one looking down into the tree fern. there are no words.

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Roy ☯ Hilbinger Apr 21, 2009, 4:03pm EDT

This is gorgeous, Tonia. Once I walked in there, though, I'd never come out!

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sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Apr 21, 2009, 4:15pm EDT

The place is beautiful and your pictures are gorgeous, as usual.

Thank you for showing this place with your unique eye.

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Apr 21, 2009, 4:38pm EDT

No wonder this is where you want to be, it looks like a beautiful place.

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Van N. Apr 21, 2009, 4:41pm EDT

Beautiful place...I would like to be there, too. Thanks for sharing the pics.

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Marilee C. Apr 21, 2009, 5:21pm EDT

I love the canopy of palms.

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elizabeth e. Apr 21, 2009, 6:03pm EDT

The tree fern is just beautiful.

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Ina ♥ Tagline Free Since September '09 ♥ Apr 21, 2009, 6:19pm EDT

Oh, those ferns! I think you would have had to drag me out of there.

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Verie Sandborg Apr 21, 2009, 6:24pm EDT

Serenity in the place. Community in the bringing together of different people to design, finance, and construct the garden. Serenity and community for the people who come from far and near to experience the garden, including those of us who visit it through your photos.

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Debbie G. Apr 21, 2009, 6:37pm EDT

Every photo brings both peace and a sense of adventure to me. I don't find that contradictory. It's one of the great gifts of nature, and one of the mysteries I hold closest to my heart.

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Lance L. Apr 21, 2009, 7:43pm EDT

Looks like a lovely spot to explore and probably very cool in the summer.

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Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again Apr 21, 2009, 7:50pm EDT

It would be the perfect place for contemplation and meditation - serene beauty.

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Katrina Hall Apr 21, 2009, 8:07pm EDT

Those tree ferns were just beautiful!

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Duckie 1 Apr 21, 2009, 8:12pm EDT

Beautiful, Tonia!

Behind my Aunt Anita's house, there is an area where the ferns grow as thick and as tall as those pictured here... The air seems thicker and quieter there and the sun is filtered thru the leaves... I still remember the green moist scent of that place. There's nothing else like it.

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phil w. Apr 21, 2009, 8:12pm EDT

Beautiful place and you did a good job with your shots.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Apr 21, 2009, 8:49pm EDT

Beautiful place, I"d like to be there too.

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Kay M. Apr 21, 2009, 10:04pm EDT

Lovely photo essay

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Melissa R Apr 21, 2009, 10:13pm EDT

Wow!! So pretty!

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Granny Janny H. Apr 21, 2009, 10:15pm EDT

You need to open a gallery girl!

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Tracy Fabre Apr 21, 2009, 10:18pm EDT

I thiiiiiiiiink I can SORT of understand why you'd want to be there. :-)

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Tory H. Apr 22, 2009, 12:51am EDT

Ooh, it looks like such a peaceful place to sit and ponder life!

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Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 22, 2009, 1:19am EDT

A wonderful essay, dear Tonechka... I definitely love this garden - what a beautiful, serene place! :-)

Hugs and blessings - S.

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Sue * Apr 22, 2009, 2:43pm EDT

What beautiful photos. I believe you left a piece of your heart behind. I'm glad you have these lovely images to remind you, and maybe you won't stay away so long next time.

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