tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post5740919437779266454..comments2023-10-10T10:19:57.677+02:00Comments on Driftwood Ramblings: La RiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-76213835849328147202012-10-30T15:30:29.660+02:002012-10-30T15:30:29.660+02:00How exquisite - thank you for sharing this. What ...How exquisite - thank you for sharing this. What a piece of heaven.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17629511831619593414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-51273592215492639272012-10-27T00:57:27.219+02:002012-10-27T00:57:27.219+02:00Erica Graceland
Stunning in every respect. I wopu...Erica Graceland<br /><br />Stunning in every respect. I wopuld like to know how it keeps it's lush green look, after all this is SA and not England. Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205931739146728653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-13304158314913798852011-11-29T14:45:32.166+02:002011-11-29T14:45:32.166+02:00Only one word for this garden, Spectacular. Thank ...Only one word for this garden, Spectacular. Thank you for taking us along with you. Could you get more perfection? Climate, views, plants, sculpture.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-2154242007555309922011-11-26T08:35:38.509+02:002011-11-26T08:35:38.509+02:00Hello Desiree. Thank you so much for following my ...Hello Desiree. Thank you so much for following my fledgeling blog!Thank you for all your kind comments, even on some of my first posts when I had very little idea of how to blog... I still learn every day and as for photography, well, I always have it on my "to do" list to find out how my camera actually works but still haven't done it!!! sigh,,,,so for now its just aim and shoot and hope for the best... I simply couldn't do a post on La Rive without including a link to yours! I can't wait to visit the rest of your Franschoek gardens, some of which I couldn't get to... After completing the La Rive post I too had to giggle at how some of our shots are so similar. So happy to find your blog.<br /><br />Happy weekend<br />VeronicaVeronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073935892171433452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-89697534035675130752011-11-14T08:56:16.051+02:002011-11-14T08:56:16.051+02:00what a lovely Garden and the photos are fantastic ...what a lovely Garden and the photos are fantastic I could hear those bees.cathy@homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280998274935488909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-50996596170154847522011-11-07T16:52:30.996+02:002011-11-07T16:52:30.996+02:00...i'm going backwards here...and that first s......i'm going backwards here...and that first stone staue reminds me of the one in the previous post...are they related??!! :)<br /><br />aaaaaaahhhhhhh....to be smothered by flowers, trees, bushes, fountains...i have never seen such amazing gardens in person!! thanks for taking us all along desiree!laurak/ForestWalkArt :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00285156023840252154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-50461389985277419842011-11-04T23:52:05.111+02:002011-11-04T23:52:05.111+02:00How beautiful! I would have been so excited to se...How beautiful! I would have been so excited to see that all in person, in fact it would be hard for me to leave. How lucky to get to see the private garden too!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-87711545069566008702011-11-04T22:45:59.325+02:002011-11-04T22:45:59.325+02:00Looks like paradise - I love the 'secret' ...Looks like paradise - I love the 'secret' bit. And yes, it has an English feel to it.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-64759750247302753932011-11-03T13:40:54.450+02:002011-11-03T13:40:54.450+02:00That exquisite garden looks like it's been the...That exquisite garden looks like it's been there forever. I've never seen anything like it. Now I'm looking forward to the virtual tour of the rest of the gardens you were privileged to visit.Pat MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497617342638521940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-38619149301467177172011-11-03T05:46:54.268+02:002011-11-03T05:46:54.268+02:00Every year I promise myself that we will visit the...Every year I promise myself that we will visit the open gardens and every year something crops up that prevents it, but your photo's are so amazing that this year I will feel as if I have been there. Can't wait for the next post.garden girl in SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684429162780759994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-29995753072693788282011-11-03T00:48:05.704+02:002011-11-03T00:48:05.704+02:00Desiree, "H" said it. Simply stunning. ...Desiree, "H" said it. Simply stunning. I couldn't believe, well, yes I could, all those bee's so involved in that one bloom. And. the gate..gorgeous. For some reason I love gates and keep buying them..putting them here and there in my yard where there are NO fences. :)<br />Just a virtual paradise! Everywhere you look that was beauty. <br />What a lovely place to spend time in!<br />Hugs!<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-78222002466128520312011-11-02T21:20:43.922+02:002011-11-02T21:20:43.922+02:00Stunning! I'm lost for words!Stunning! I'm lost for words!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-53573786778345695612011-11-02T19:42:53.424+02:002011-11-02T19:42:53.424+02:00You did what any impassioned photographer would do...You did what any impassioned photographer would do, made all these beautiful "clicks" come alive! Even though, I am surrounded by the majestic Rockies, I shall never forget, this beautiful place of my birth, I shall never forget that spectacular Table Mountain in the background in one of your pictures! Thank you!nazarinahttp://www.giddygastronome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-65101724775353510822011-11-02T19:20:11.993+02:002011-11-02T19:20:11.993+02:00Des...first of thank you so much for your very kin...Des...first of thank you so much for your very kind drive by to leave such caring thoughts on my blog! I'm doing much better and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the procedure I just had might have done the trick for a few months! If it has it will postpone any surgery the evil Dr's have in mind. (Not evil at all really just the thought of another surgery is).<br /><br />Now more to the point...what a beautiful escapade through the gardens! I think if I was there in real life I would be reduced to tears. They are breathtaking in your photos I can only imagine how they startle your senses in person.<br /><br />Please do add as many of the garden shots as your time allows, I never tire of viewing them.<br /><br />Hugs and thanks..Sushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098871743806383324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-32286005922787388452011-11-02T14:13:17.113+02:002011-11-02T14:13:17.113+02:00Amazing garden! such beautiful photography. Stunni...Amazing garden! such beautiful photography. Stunning just stunning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-72235983544290163592011-11-02T06:36:53.576+02:002011-11-02T06:36:53.576+02:00What an inspirational post, every picture is anoth...What an inspirational post, every picture is another beauty to behold. I am so glad to visit today from 'Read 'Em All Tuesdays'....so nice to meet you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-46102216337427069452011-11-02T03:33:03.853+02:002011-11-02T03:33:03.853+02:00Dear Desiree,
Oh, what an amazing pictures again♡♡...Dear Desiree,<br />Oh, what an amazing pictures again♡♡♡ Enjoyed the stroll with you at La Rive.<br />My favorite is amongst fabulous pics of there, poppy with busy bees!!! Wonderful, beautiful shot.<br />Yes, I smiled the "butting in" as well.<br />To my dear same age friend in Africa, xoxo Orchid*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-7908568847321738302011-11-01T20:30:50.218+02:002011-11-01T20:30:50.218+02:00I am overcome with awe (and not a little envy) at ...I am overcome with awe (and not a little envy) at the beauty of La Rive. The fact that there are six full time gardeners makes me feel a little better.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-42146405562228483542011-11-01T20:30:41.304+02:002011-11-01T20:30:41.304+02:00Hi Desiree. I really feel quite speechless by the...Hi Desiree. I really feel quite speechless by the absolute beauty that is La Rive. It truly does look magical and I can honestly say that I don't think I' ve ever seen such a wonderful garden (and I've visited plenty, believe me!). How fortunate were you to see it in all its glory like that. The planting is magnificent. Those pinky purply poppies are my absolute favourite colour. They are beautiful. They had some that colour in Monet's Garden in France which I visited a few years ago. Thank you so much for sharing those stunning photographs with us my friend.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-20346103285373107392011-11-01T20:22:17.029+02:002011-11-01T20:22:17.029+02:00Those are all just simply beautiful!! I really lo...Those are all just simply beautiful!! I really love that first sculpture. I also really, really love the purple pansies. I think I got that right... That was a sight too glorious for words. I feel more at peace after looking at your photos. Loved them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860394940190403196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-37616031817948523462011-11-01T20:00:45.748+02:002011-11-01T20:00:45.748+02:00Is it really fair to have all that beauty in one p...Is it really fair to have all that beauty in one place? LOL Simply gorgeous- the flowers, the greenery, the mountains, the statues...that gate...was that wrought iron? We have those all over Charleston and the patterns and intricacies are amazing.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3697896154104355312011-11-01T17:53:52.065+02:002011-11-01T17:53:52.065+02:00Dear Desiree, I feel so blessed to have returned t...Dear Desiree, I feel so blessed to have returned to reading blogs and to be invited this morning to amble with you through La Rive. How breathtaking--to move from garden to garden into lushness and the glory of green and the beauty of unabated color. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your pilgrimage with us. I so look forward to the next nine on the two-day tour and to "Henk's." <br /><br />The sculptures were the "piece de resistance"!<br /><br />Peace as ever and always.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-9097180831429534572011-11-01T13:00:37.448+02:002011-11-01T13:00:37.448+02:00I don't think I have ever seen such a beautifu...I don't think I have ever seen such a beautiful garden. What fun you must have had visiting 10 of them as well as the private visitation. I love the garden shots which have the mountain as a backdrop. It must be good to have 6 gardeners help with gardening.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-41569944527450885102011-11-01T09:10:04.541+02:002011-11-01T09:10:04.541+02:00Thanks for the visit to my blog as well. I'm ...Thanks for the visit to my blog as well. I'm always excited when I discover a South African blog worth visiting and I wouldn't quite call your's "a humble abode" as you refer to it. I often wish I had more time to do more thorough posts and allow my writing skills to be developed. <br /><br />I love beautiful gardens like this one. If only I had time (there is the lack of time again) to really do my garden up.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-48175042839178765382011-11-01T06:49:04.814+02:002011-11-01T06:49:04.814+02:00Great blog.. beautiful collection of pictures !
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