Yesterday was bright and sunny in St. John’s, where we’re back for a few days, so I took advantage of the weather with a trip Bowring Park. I couldn’t count the number of times I took my girls here when they were little, for picnics and to feed the ducks. They didn’t know how to pronounce it so for them, we were always going to “Boring Park.”
Of course it’s anything but boring, especially on days like yesterday when everyone was out it tee-shirts and smiles. I’m pretty sure we’ve had more sunshine in the past month than we did all Spring last year – hopefully a harbinger of nice seasons to come.
I have two hidden spots in Bowring Park where I like to take picnics and feel like I’m hiding out in the middle of the city. Everyone needs a quiet space where they can escape – do you have any in St. John’s? I’m always on the lookout for more!
Government House grounds are good for escaping. you can walk the trails on the front lawn. Also the yard below the Cathedral can be quite lovely. My favourite place for escaping and feeling like no one can find me in the city are the Botanical Gardens. Most people forget that they exist, they are rarely crowded and since it’s a garden, every visit reveals something new. Not open yet, though….
Agreed – I don’t get to the Botanical Gardens nearly enough, given how great it is. I love the cafe there.