Kings Park - Perth (Western Australia)

From Mandurah we were driven to Kings Park, a popular visitor destination located in Western Australia. As I walked into the 1,003-acre park, I was mesmerized by the immaculate lawns, huge trees and natural bushland. I love nature therefore I felt connected to the natural lush green serene environment. The weather was also perfect with a mild breeze blowing all over me.



It could not understand why my friends who have been to Kings Park before had nothing much to share with me. For them it is another botanic garden. Some even commented that they felt bored strolling in the park. I on the other hand discovered that there's more to see and explore in this park.  

Instead of rushing through, I took my time to look at every corner of the park. Besides the flora and fauna, there's historical significance within the park. The first that captured my attention was this drinking fountain, correlated to the water supply in Perth.

Nearby was the ancient and stylish well.

Than the fountain - a tribute to George Leake.

Further down, I stopped, read the history and background of Fraser Avenue precinct from the large signboard.

Before long I was looking across the high up edge of the park and towards the broad spectrum of  Perth city, overlooking the Swan River and Darling Range.

I loved the view so much but standing at the same position was not possible because there was more  to see, that being the State War Memorial. Construction of this memorial started in 1928 and  completed on 24th November, 1929.

On the walls of the inner chamber of the foundation, the names of men and women from Western Australia who were killed in action during World War I and all subsequent conflicts are recorded.

By now, signals were coming that its time for us to leave the park.  While everyone were walking ahead of me, I paused for a short moment and took shots of Queen Victoria's statue.

Also in between, I gathered that Kings Park is a popular place for weddings,

picnics and total relaxation.

As I walked back to the car park. I reflected on what my friends had to say about Kings Park.  How wrong they were because I felt totally at ease in the park. Its a place where you can let go of everything on your mind by surrendering to nature.

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