The Royal Botanic Garden of Sydney

As our first day continued, we walked into the Royal Botanic Garden of Sydney, where I got to witness Bamboo and Cacti growing together. As there were approximately 27,000 unique species of flora there, ranging from native eucalyptus trees to cherry and plum blossoms, it was bizarre and the most exotic experience I had experienced. Looking upward, you could see all the colours of the rainbow: red, green, blue, pink, purple. An entire rainbow of plants and flowers! Hidden paths of dazzling colours and variety. Lush foliage everywhere covering the sides of the path showing the ability to grow plants in Australia. Funny-looking birds on the manicured lawns that ran away from me as I snuck up to them. At the exit, graceful palms covered us and provided shade and a comfortable space for people to rest after a long day or to hide from the burning summer heat.  One of the things I look up to the Australians for is how they integrate nature into everyday life, and how they live in harmony with animals.

We also went to the Royal Botanic Garden on the last day of our Sydney journey, and we went there to have a picnic and enjoy the nature around us. We walked around the eucalyptus, pine and oak trees, watched ducks in the ornamental pond like some predators eyeing down their prey and while we stared at them from below. Then I saw some military ships docking in Sydney Harbour, while some native fishers complained about the cold weather, the wind not blowing in their favour, even if it had nothing to do with the wind, and too many people talking beside them, not letting them concentrate. Even if the day wasn't the most eventful, it still was my favourite, and the Royal Botanic Garden of Sydney will still and always be my favorite.