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The Eden Project...part 1.

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We visited this wonderful place last week,while we were on holiday…It exceeded all my expectations..and I would love to go again sometime,as we didn’t manage to see it all.Armed with my new camera,and Russell had his too,we took lots and lots of pics..so I have the task of sorting out
the best of both..I will possibly do three parts,as there would be far too many on one,but as I have tried to remember what are GoY members favourites as well,I will
do my best..sorry if I miss some of you out..but I’m sure you will enjoy seeing how this place has blossomed in the ten years since it opened,in 2001..although the project was started in 1999..
This is the journey from the entrance,down to the bottom,and a leisurely stroll towards the Rainforest Biome.There is lots to see,before we enter,so I will take you inside next time..enjoy the scenery..

This was our first sight of the Biomes..The ones to the left,are the Rainforest ones,with a smaller covered grass roofed link Biome in the centre,to keep in the heat.leading to the Mediterranean Biome on the right.

Beautiful display of Hydrangeas on the walk down to what was the bottom of the quarry..and the land train to ferry people around,if needed.


Lots for the children to do here..they were loving it..


There were lots of information boards like this around every area,which was very interesting for everyone..


Glad we don’t have real ones like this!

lots of veg…

Not a real one,but you knew that,didn’t you ? :o)


See you in the Rainforest soon…wear something cool ! Lol.

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Great blog! Love it bet you had a great time.:)
That bee!!! omg scary! lol

10 Aug, 2011

 

Glad you enjoyed the first part,Pixi..it was great..Lol about the bee..can you imagine the size of flowers it would need ? oh dear! I would only have room for one! :o))

10 Aug, 2011

 

Lovely blog , it all looks so different from when I went last, must be about six years ago I think, must try to get down there again.

10 Aug, 2011

 

Thanks Bloomer, it had only been opened a couple of years when we went and I loved it, always wanted to go back but never managed it. Really looking forward to seeing more. I remember getting very wet in the rainforest but still enjoyed it...

10 Aug, 2011

 

Great blog Bloomer! I agree with Pixi...run away from that bee....!! They seem to cater to a lot of people, and it's nice they thought to keep the children entertained too! Got my mac and wellies ready for the rainforest!!

11 Aug, 2011

 

lol! :)

11 Aug, 2011

 

Looking forward to seeing the rest of it Bloomer.

11 Aug, 2011

 

Hope you had a nice time and thanks for taking us for a walk with you nice blog and photos.

11 Aug, 2011

 

I think it was about 2002 when we went having been advised to go early we visited before the tour buses and had the tropical biome not quite to ourselves but certainly sparsly populated I'm sure now it would have grown so much and the whole area in your photo's was mostly unplanted or very small-- like Lincs-- I'd love to go back and see the changes.....

11 Aug, 2011

 

I would love to go too. It is on my list. :o)

11 Aug, 2011

 

I'm pleased you enjoyed Eden ... we visited in it's second year so I'm looking forward to seeing how it's grown now . . . . .

11 Aug, 2011

 

How lucky to go! Interesting photos, thanks!
Must go, maybe next year?

11 Aug, 2011

 

Thanks Cinders,I suppose it is an ever changing place..you will have to re visit sometime..its just making a definite decision to do it..

You would see a great change now,Lincslass.My daughter went around that time,and the sides of the quarry were almost bare..not any more . :o)

There are so many places there,for children,Libet..and with it being an educational project,they are learning without realising..Lots of' hands on' things for them to do..just great.
Glad you enjoyed it Frybo.Another tick on my wish list completed..:o)

Thank you,Carol..we had the best day out ..and the sun shone,which made it even better.It had rained really heavily during the night,so we were very lucky :o)

You would also see a vast difference now,Pam..and I was in awe of the planning and attention to detail everywhere..put it on your 'to do' list :o)

Linda,you would love it..I know it is a long way for you,but if you are ever on holiday in Cornwall,you must go.We were in Devon,and still had to travel over 2 hours,but it was part of the package,and we didn't mind...another hour there would have been about right,but we saw most of it..

It will look so different to you now,Shirley...I will try and get my other pics sorted this week sometime..:o)

Thanks Lulu..You will have to go for a short break down there,as it would be lovely for a day out...Ideal as a birthday gift next year ? Lol.

11 Aug, 2011

 

Hi Bloomer, thank you for taking us on this lovely trip with you,so pleased to see it as i have never been..look forward to seeing inside..glad you enjoyed your day out there..

11 Aug, 2011

 

Thank you,Joanella..pleased you enjoyed the first part..everything we saw was wonderful..so lots more to come,if everyone will bear with me...and it appears you are all interested,so I will be doing the rest shortly...

11 Aug, 2011

 

we want more....we want more.....we want more.....lol

11 Aug, 2011

 

You will get it..get it..get it..Lou..soon,I promise ! Lol.I know you are waiting for the Dahlias..see? I thought about you..just be patient,as you have to go through the Rainforest first,then the Med..and back outside ! Oh,and we had a coffee break in between ! Lol.

11 Aug, 2011

 

Thank you pet! :-)) xx

12 Aug, 2011

 

YW dear..! :o)

12 Aug, 2011

 

picked up my magazine just now (peoples friend) havn't read it but its featuring 10 years of the eden project

( looking forwards to the next instalment Bloomer)

12 Aug, 2011

 

I bet that's interesting,Pam..I haven't read one of those for ages,and I used to like it..next instalment now done..:o)

12 Aug, 2011

 

wonderfull place to visit sandra, maybe next year for us, looks so interesting ;o)

15 Aug, 2011

 

So very interesting thanks for this blog....

15 Aug, 2011

 

Thank you,San and Dd...so glad you both enjoyed it..:o)

15 Aug, 2011

 

Well Sandra what a mouth watering start to your series of blogs n the Eden Project, cant wait to see the next one. Fantastic pics with your new camera! love the Biomes, the fantastic Hydrangers and Sunflowers and wouldnt Thomas have a ball in that Adventure Play ground, well done! moving onto the next one now;0))

15 Sep, 2011

 

Glad you have been tempted to read the next one,Carole..are you working on Harry now ? Lol.

16 Sep, 2011

 

Would take too much effort Sandra, dont think he would really appreciate all the planning ,research and work involved lol

16 Sep, 2011

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