From Ninglun’s Specials, which in 2008 was my photo blog, Sirdan having not long before October given me a camera. Giving you another instalment today: the Chinese Garden of Friendship as it was in spring 2008.

And this 2014 video with its gorgeous music track is the best coda for this post! Carlos, who made the video, says: “Much more than just a city garden, the walled Chinese Garden respectfully recreates the philosophy and harmony of a traditional Chinese garden with waterfalls, lakes, exotic plants, pavilions and hidden pathways.”