Happy Holidays!

The glimmer of sunlight peeked through the window curtains. As I awoke in my cousin’s fresh bedroom, I was relieved to know we had finally arrived in Hamilton, and the last week of the school holidays would be amazing!

It was the day that we would explore the Hamilton Gardens for the entire day, my 2 younger brothers, 5 cousins, NaiNai (my grandmother) and I. The Hamilton Gardens include sections based off of both plants and ways to display them from other countries. We leaped into our silver van and drove towards our destination; everyone was leaping as we flew from the car into the entry of the crowded building. 

Together as a group we split up. Nainai with the 4 boys as a crew; and me with the 3 girls. We divided into our own pathways as we crossed short decorative bridges and still ponds and rivers. Through rough, dirty tunnels and caves along with overgrowing, exotic plants or neatly, trimmed trees. We saw recyclable items being used in a collage, ancient fountains and statues with historic backstories.

My favourite exhibit there was the Enlarged garden. There we found a large rusty water tap and an old, still shovel that both towered over humans.

Green plant-like machines that looked as if they were clawing the sky and slowly moving by themselves giving the entire garden a magical vibe! Curved, concrete pathways and a grand gate fit for a Giant, that gate was the height of a 2-3 story building!

As we exited the maze of gardens we exchanged eagerly what we saw and were impressed by. Each garden had it’s own story to tell, and they were all so beautiful, unique and very different. Dearly wishing to stay, my cousins and I slouched as we slowly climbed back into our dusty van; before returning home for a delicious, warm meal.