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Looking Back: Gardens, Fountains, Brilliant Blooms

Kensington Roof Gardens: Rill Photo © Alice Joyce

Memories gathered from our travels continue to give pleasure long after we’ve returned home. In looking back on my sojourns, I enjoy dwelling upon landscapes that captured my imagination, settings that remain in my mind’s-eye as vivid impressions, continuing to enrich my days. As 2011 draws to a close, I’m looking back on historical sights, and also iconic contemporary settings that I highly recommend when planning travel.

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London's Kensington Roof Gardens and Babylon

London Kensington Roof gardens Photo © Alice Joyce

In the very heart of London, the 1.5-acre Kensington Roof Gardens open to the public when a private event is not taking place. Gardens are located on the 7th floor, 99 Kensington High Street at Derry Street. Note: Do check the web site, and be sure to phone before planning a visit. What an enticement! To savor lunch, dinner or cocktails at Babylon Restaurant, while taking advantage of the opportunity to stroll through the 1.5 acre landscape of the Roof

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