Parnell, Cornwall Park Concert and Trees

We explored the neighborhood of Parnell, about 10 minutes from where we live.  They have a lot of charming streets with interesting architecture and fun restaurants.  We wandered through the beautiful rose gardens (5000 varieties) and then around the Dove Meyer Robinson Park and Ayr Reserve.

Miles at the entrance of the rose garden

Roses

The colors were so pretty--smells nice, too

We are constantly amazed at the trees in New Zealand.  Some are tall and massive, others mossy and leafy.

This pohutukawa tree (the largest in Auckland) has many, many low branches--they look like huge octopuses.  I couldn't resist taking pictures of this one from all 4 sides.  Spectacular!

We joined our friends Goldie and Daniel at Cornwall Park for a Latin music concert at the rotunda.

 Goldie and Daniel

 The lawn was filled earlier with a dancing audience

As you faithful readers know, we are really enamored with the trees in New Zealand.  Cornwall Park is renowned for its landscape design and wide variety of mature trees. 

 My absolute favorite:  kauri grove

And now for one more tree:  This one is located at the Emily Place Reserve, a triangular park two minutes from our apt.  The branches are so long and low, they have to be propped up by poles.  So dramatic!