Outside
We cycled up to the project, the cycle route leaving us in a car park towards
the top of the hill on the opposite side of the pit to the domes, so our first
view is looking down. The temperate dome is on the right an the tropical one on
the left.
The same view again but split into a panorama of 4 separate views. The grass
roofed building linking the two domes houses the cafeteria. Even in February
this was quite busy. The building to the far right was still under construction
when we visited.
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For those who don't like walking, they
have a couple of these tractor based trains. These are quite tempting on the
way out, as the path climbs up a seriously steep hill. |
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One of the many organic artworks around the project. This one
was in the ticketing hall. |
Once inside the architecture is quite spectacular. These pictures show the
basic hexagonal nature of the domes, but at the same time illustrate that there
is a lot more to them. A lot of technologiy goes into creating these natural
environments.
Some scenes from the temporate house. The last one shows one of the many
strange citrus fruits on display.
The Tropical House is a lot warmer, more humid and mistier.
It is also built on the side of a steep hill and the path winds up this hill
to the source of the waterfall at the top.
A rare glimpse of colour.
Onwards and upwards, passing some more interesting art along the way.
Back outside, close-ups of the Tropical Zone.
