We took a walk through Penticton’s Japanese Garden.
The water level in the pond had dropped a lot; not surprising considering how dry August was.
We stopped to take a look at the many colourful koi. They expected us to feed them and swam eagerly to the pond’s edge.
Some of them are quite large!
This is a very tranquil garden on the edge of Lake Okanagan; such a beautiful spot.
Happy Thursday.
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Japanese gardens, always a place of quiet contemplation. Just like the one in Lethbridge, it must have been a challenge to find suitable species in these drier climates. Happy Thursday Lynette. Allan
There are lots of bushes that I associate with wetter climates such as rhododendrons and azaleas, but I think they are well watered. I noticed a big catchment basin and of course, the lake is just a few steps away. It is a very tranquil place. Yoga classes are held there and there is always someone sitting with a book or meditating.
I like the koi. I like peaceful contemplative gardens. I feel relaxed just looking at your photos.
I’m glad the photos have done that for you. Just entering this garden is peaceful. People exercise (quietly) read books, meditate or just watch the fish. It’s lovely.
Thanks for the tour, Lynette. Very nice.
Thanks, Anneli. It is a tranquil spot – very relaxing.
That’s beautiful. Do they allow you to feed the koi?
Thank you, Jacqui. There are signs asking people not to as they are fed a special koi diet, but I think some people probably aren’t listening ..
the importance, the joy, of tranquil spots within a city…
I couldn’t agree with you more. Penticton is small and becomes rather quiet after the tourists leave, but still, it’s a very relaxing, tranquil spot.
Beautiful Japanese garden. So amazing.
Anita
It’s a very relaxing place. 🙂
Those are some big koi. I’m sure they’re used to being fed by the visitors.
I agree. We noticed that every time someone neared that side of the pool, the koi swam over. There were even some who didn’t leave; they just kept swimming in the same spot. That makes me think they’re being fed more than their regular meals!