The Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix
Sometimes amongst the hustle and bustle of humanity's noisiest spaces you find little gems of serenity and solitude. Those two S words definitely define the Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix.
Set smack dab in the middle of the very loud and busy metropolis that is Phoenix, Arizona, the garden offers a tranquil patch of reflection inducing landscape to stroll and immerse yourself in.
I've always been a fan of Japanese gardens, as they are not too busy in the stimuli department. Instead there is a careful cultivation of order and a large amount of thoughtfulness on display in every Japanese garden I've ever strolled through, the Friendship Garden definitely embodied these principles.
In the middle of the garden is a large pond that has paths all around it. In the pond are resident ducks, and my favorite, Koi. The large carp were just floating around all chill and existential-like, and I really appreciated their just there presence after spending 14 days with five million people. Just swimming, eating, and eliminating waste sounds like a grand time, doesn't it?
As a grower of plants, I truly enjoy the skill and effort that was on display in the garden regarding all of the botanical life present. The carefully trimmed and coaxed trees and shrubs had a glorious presence, subtle yet without being flashy or intrusive. My entire form relaxed the minute I entered the garden and began to contemplate its peaceful bearing.
And now, enough writing, for the pictures of the garden speak for themselves, even if it is second hand serenity, I still love it. And if you are ever in downtown Phoenix, do your well-being a favor and stop by the garden for the stroll. You won't regret it!
Really nice @generikat, cool name too. This would've been a good pin for @pinmapple. Heard of them yeah?
Thank you @dandays!:) I have heard of @pinmapple, and I need to get off my flintlocks and get more involved in that and more of our awesome communities. I swear with the way life is most of the time, it is really easy to learn something and fall into a predictable, repeatable pattern of content creation. Oof, lol!
Of course, my pleasure. Your article is great for pins and fellow travelers, just a friendly reminder that's all. It's real simple, they got it set up real nice over there.
That looks like a larger version of the Japanese Garden in Manito Park. I'm sure I would love it!
I didn't even know there was a Japanese Garden over there! Now I have to take a ramble into WA at some point lol! And I know you would love the Garden in Phoenix, maybe next time you head to AZ you can swing by:)
wow @generikat!! If I'm ever in Phoenix, I definitely need to visit here. 😄
This must seem like an oasis in the middle of Phoenix in the summer ... something I would definitely visit if I were there!
Beautiful photos!
What a beautiful place. I would love to take a walk through there. I will bet Mr. Miyagi help create this park.