Sunday 12 February 2017

The Cloud Forest

Next to the Flower Dome is the Cloud Forest, another conservatory, but this time steamy tropical. In between is a banked area with carved wooden animal sculptures which are very impressive in truth.





The Cloud Forest is essentially an artificial waterfall, incorporating a lift to get you to the top and then allow you to walk down. I know it sounds a little tacky but it isn't.






















































































A long way down...





Inside the waterfall there is an odd room of giant crystals and stalagmite formations


































And here is the exterior.


 I walked back a bit to get some dinner, with the intention of returning to see the Gardens illuminated  at night, getting a few further photos across the Bay in the faltering light.













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