There is always something going on in the garden. This week they have built a haystack to publicise the exhibition of painting by Monet and other impressionists at Te Papa.
When the children were little one of their favourite places was this fountain.
Sam even sailed his boats in it on occasion. Officially it is called the Joy Fountain and according to the plaque was erected in 1946 (although there is a photo here purportedly taken in 1929). It has recently been rebuilt and restored to its original glory. We always knew it as the Frog Fountain. By holding your finger over the nozzle you can direct the resulting jet a surprisingly long way – at least across the pond to soak your brother or sister doing the same thing on the other side!
This is the view looking across Anderson Park (used for cricket, football and generally having fun) to the Rose Garden and Begonia House with the Met. Office (where all New Zealand’s weather is made) on the ridge above and Jenny’s favourite sculpture on the left.
Here is a closer look. If you ever go to the weather web cam on the Wellington Weather site the camera is right on top of this building.
An update on Kathy’s visit – we have been keeping her busy cooking for us. Tonight she made a beef and red wine casserole.
