#Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Tropicals, No. 1.

At the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.

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Headed back home tomorrow. My trip to visit my boyfriend went much too fast, but I had a wonderful time. I'll be working on replies tomorrow during my layover before flying home.

Enjoy some pics from the botanical gardens~

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Capturing Everlasting Love: A Wedding Videographer's Paradise at Norfolk Botanical Gardens

The flutter of excitement, the whispers of promises, and the enchanting beauty of nature – weddings are a celebration of love that deserve to be captured in all their glory. And what better place to host this unforgettable event than the Norfolk Botanical Gardens? Nestled in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, this lush paradise serves as a dream canvas for couples embarking on their journey of love. As a wedding videographer, there's no better stage to weave your magic and create timeless memories.

Imagine verdant landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, vibrant blooms adding bursts of color, and serene water features lending an air of tranquility – the Norfolk Botanical Gardens encapsulates the harmony between nature and romance. As a wedding videographer, you'll find yourself immersed in a breathtaking tapestry that effortlessly enhances the love story you're capturing.

Every corner of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens offers a new backdrop to craft unique visuals for the couple's love story. The Japanese Garden, with its serene ponds and delicately arched bridges, provides an ethereal ambiance perfect for capturing intimate moments. The Rose Garden, alive with a riot of colors and fragrances, adds a touch of classic romance to the scene. Whether it's beneath the towering trees of the Enchanted Forest or amidst the architectural marvels of the Renaissance Court, every step presents a new opportunity to create cinematic magic.

The golden hour, that magical period shortly after sunrise or before sunset, casts a warm and enchanting glow over the entire Norfolk Botanical Gardens. As a wedding videographer, you'll be treated to this natural spectacle that enhances the visual beauty of your shots. The soft, diffused light wraps around the couple, creating an aura of romance that's simply unparalleled. It's during these moments that your expertise in capturing the interplay between light and love will truly shine.

Wedding videography isn't just about capturing still frames; it's about preserving the essence of the day in motion. The Norfolk Botanical Gardens offers a dynamic canvas, with flowing water features, rustling leaves, and gentle breezes adding an extra layer of magic to your videos. The sound of laughter intermingling with the melodies of nature creates a symphony of emotions that can be relived with every playback.

As you navigate the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with your lens, you'll have the privilege of weaving together a couple's love story against a backdrop that speaks of eternity. From the joyful pre-ceremony jitters to the emotional exchange of vows, every moment gains an added layer of significance in this natural wonderland.

Our role as a wedding videographer extends beyond the day itself. Through your artistry, you'll preserve cherished memories for generations to come. Future family members will be able to relive the beauty, love, and emotions of the day, thanks to your skillful storytelling.

As a wedding videographer, there are few places as enchanting as the Norfolk Botanical Gardens to capture the essence of love in all its glory. This paradise offers an unparalleled backdrop of nature's beauty that perfectly complements the emotion and joy of a wedding day. From lush gardens to tranquil water features, from golden hour magic to the rustling of leaves, every detail contributes to a visual symphony waiting to be composed. If you're fortunate enough to film a wedding at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, you're not just recording an event – you're crafting a masterpiece that will be cherished for a lifetime.

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Holiday lights 2023😊

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ducks, june 2023

shot by sarah cornell

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4500 Follower Celebration Bingo - Left Behind - Alden Parker x Reader

Tagging: @kmc1989 @sarakafarrah @caffeinatedwoman @elefrog25-blog @writeandsurvive

When Alden disappears it’s you that’s under fire, you that takes the brunt of it when you return to NCIS HQ from working a case in Norfolk, to discover your husband is now wanted for murder and on the run with his ex-wife Vivian.

“They fooled you Lisa. It’s time to wake the hell up!” Agent Terry snarls at you across the conference room table. “Why are you protecting the man that’s been carrying on with his ex-wife behind your back?”

“If you had proof of that you’d be thrusting it in my face right now.” You tell him, your elbows coming to rest on the surface of the table. “Instead you’re throwing shit at the wall, hoping that it sticks.”

“Do actually believe him when he tells you that you’re the love of his life, that you’re the only woman he’s ever truly connected with?” He hits back because you aren’t playing ball. “Are you that fucking dumb?”

That’s when you realise they’ve been bugging your home, that they’ve been in your bedroom.

You shut down then, cross your arms over your chest and refuse to answer anymore of their questions because all you can think of is how this man and dozens of his colleagues know exactly how you fuck your husband.

The humiliation continues when they inform you that you’re suspended and march you through the building and all the way to your car. You’re not to contact anyone from NCIS, including Alden’s team so you have no idea what’s going on or the way the investigation is heading.

You know this is the FBI’s way of isolating you. They’re hoping you’ll trip up lead them to Alden or that you’ll feel so scorned that you’ll turn on him yourself.

More fool them, you think as you pick up a pack of cigarettes from the bodega and light one up. You don’t have a clue where Alden is and what he’s up to. This morning when you woke up you were happy, you’d made love to your husband, kissed him goodbye and then headed out to Norfolk for your case.

Now you’re technically homeless because you refuse to let the FBI witness your grief in the apartment you share with the man you love. You have no clothes, no luxuries, just the ring on your finger and two FBI agents trying to look inconspicuous as you smoke outside the hotel you’ve decided you’re staying in tonight.

You’ve barely been in your room an hour before the package arrives. You sign for it before tearing it open and tipping the contents onto the bed. There’s three items, a leaflet on orchid care, an eight of spades playing card and a key you don’t recognise.

It’s a message from Alden, one you read loud and clear.

 The Orchid House in the Botanical Gardens, 8pm.

Alden’s been sneaking in there for years, taking clippings for his own collection.

You disconnect the alarm attached the rear fire exit before you slip out the door, leaving a folded piece of paper from the desktop notepad tucked against the snip so you can sneak back in later.

It takes twenty minutes for you to walk to the gardens, you avoid security cameras and hop the fence near the broken street light to avoid detection. You use your pocket torch to light up the darkness as you track through the foliage, trying not to leave a trace of your presence.

When you reach The Orchid House, it’s pitch black and locked up tight. Your own ghostly reflection looks back at you before you insert the key in the door and step inside. The humidity hits you like a wave, the same way it always does when you walk in here. It makes your sweater cling to your skin as you stride towards the bench where Alden always likes to sit.

Something rustles a couple of metres away and you lift your head to see your husband striding towards you. His black overcoat flutters behind him, the moonlight catching the profile of his  features and your heart beats just a little faster in your chest.

“Lisa.” He whispers and you hurtle into his arms, because the past twelve hours have been an absolute, living hell and you need this right now, you need him. “Oh sweetheart I’m sorry, I’m so god damn sorry.”

“They bugged our house.” You tell him, burying your face into his chest. “Our bedroom…”

His grasp on you tightens because it galls him that the FBI are doing this to the both of you, that they’re listening to your private moments, that they’re breaking you apart.

“How can I help you fix this?” You ask him, drawing away so you can look into his eyes. “How can we clear your name?”

We.

That’s what he’s always loved about you, when there’s a problem to be solved it’s always a we. He’s never alone, not when he has you.

“I need you to stay strong for me sweetheart.” He murmurs as his forehead comes to rest upon yours. “To keep believing in me because things, they’re about to rough.”

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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These were taken during a spontaneous trip to the botanical gardens in Norfolk, VA.

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Norfolk/VA Beach Trip 2023

My sister wanted to see the options at the Asian groceries and it’s been years since I’ve been to VA Beach so I decided to join her on a quick trip. Unfortunately, all the Asian groceries that we hit had very little selection and the seafood was pricey despite it being near the sea? Don’t understand how that’s a thing. At least one of the stores had fresh jellyfish which I bought.

Norfolk Attractions:

Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Admission was $16 and I wished we went in the summer. There were very little flowers in bloom in May. They had hydrangeas and wisterias (my favorites) but none were in bloom. Still fun and they had candyleaf which made Stevia. The leaves tasted like honeysuckle. The staff were very friendly and fun to talk to.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Free admissions and they have glass making demonstrations during certain days. Smaller than the VMFA and they do have some nice Tiffany-stained glass displayed. Great to walk around and parking is free. Staff is very nice and the atmosphere is quite relaxing.

VA Beach Food:

Ten Seconds Noodles: Had to get the cross bridge noodles since it’s a specialty of Kunming. The variety is great but I wish the broth was more meaty but it’s still good. I just prefer my beef noodles more. Price is also good with noodle priced at $13.

Prince Tea House: So I wanted high tea and the afternoon tea for two was $54, so very expensive for the amount of food offered. But high tea is always expensive and this option was the cheapest based on other places. We each got a pot of our preferred tea. The top layer was chocolate molten lava cake in a tiny COSTCO sample size cup, 2 macaroon, and 2 fruit tarts. Second layer had 2 scones with raspberry jam and cottage cream in separate containers. Last layer had 2 of every item—deviled eggs, cucumber sandwich, cheesy salami, cream cheese salmon, tuna sandwich. At least the variety is there and all the food taste delicious... it’s just miniscule. The décor is adorable and the whole experience is more for IG than to fill your stomach.  

Place:

My sister got an AirBnB with a superhost. It was a mess since her estranged son showed up in the middle of the night and started to threaten her. It was getting to the point where I wondered if I needed to call the police since I had no idea if he had a weapon. I was getting ready to hit the car alarm on the keys but my sister got up to look at the situation and the guy left once he saw her. The host apologized and comped our stay but I think I might just do hotels if I travel next time.  

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Norfolk Botanical Garden, Fall 2024

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Discover What Norfolk Island is Famous For

Even if you know the basic information about Norfolk Island, you may not be aware of what the island is famous for. Despite being a small island in terms of both population and geographical size, a Norfolk Island holiday goes big on memorable experiences while immersing yourself in a rich history and culture that goes back hundreds of years.

At Spacifica Travel, we offer a range of unmissable Norfolk Island holiday packages that highlight all the incredible things this small island off the coast of Australia has to offer. Let’s take a look at some of the main historical, cultural, and natural attractions that make Norfolk Island so famous.

12 Reasons to Visit Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island holidays quickly fill up with things to see and do, ensuring it is right up there with other iconic South Pacific holiday destinations. Here are twelve reasons why Norfolk Island is famous amongst travellers around the world.

Bounty Mutineers

Norfolk Island’s history is brimming with the exciting stories of how the island was inhabited in the first place. In 1787, the HMS Bounty set sail from England for the Islands of Tahiti. Only, in 1789, a mutiny occurred led by Fletcher Christian that resulted in all the mutineers living on Pitcairn Island. They lived there for several decades before deciding to relocate to Norfolk Island in 1856.

Today, you can visit the Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama on Norfolk Island to see an amazing 360 degree painting that brings to life the events of the Bounty Mutiny.

Pitcairn Settlers

After the descendants of the Bounty Mutiny decided to leave Pitcairn Island in search of more space, they arrived at Norfolk Island in the mid nineteenth century. To this day, when you holiday in Norfolk Island, you are likely to come across descendents from those initial Pitcairn Settlers, including Christians, Quintals, McCoys, and others.

To find out more about this part of Norfolk Island’s history, we recommend you pay the Pitcairn Settlers Village a visit.

Norfolk Island Pine

The moment you spot Norfolk Island from the air, the first thing your eye will be drawn to is the verdant green of the tall pine trees dotted around the island. Norfolk Island Pine is endemic to the island and can be found just about anywhere you turn. Be sure to visit Emily Bay to see Lone Pine, a solitary Norfolk Island pine standing at the entrance of the bay that is estimated to be 650 years old.

Emily Bay

No Norfolk Island travel is complete without a visit to the stunning Emily Bay. While it is the most well-known bay on the island, it often doesn’t have a lot of people there. You’ll find picture perfect sand, calm waters, pine trees, historic sites, snorkelling opportunities, glass-bottom boat tours, and even a raft floating in the middle of the bay where you can often see locals jumping into the waters.

Norfolk Island National Park

This is the place to see Norfolk Island’s unique flora and fauna. From the picturesque Botanic Garden to the historical Captain Cook Monument, you can easily spend a day exploring the park’s many walking trails and ideal spots for bird watching.

Local Cuisine

You will also come across traditional Tahitian recipes inherited from the Bounty Mutineers such as banana phili. If you’re a serious food lover, then you should also spend some time going on one of Norfolk’s many food tours, including the Farm and Industry tour, Taste of Norfolk, or the Greenfingers Tour.

Read the full article to know more about Discover What Norfolk Island is Famous For

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Underfoot.

A mossy carpet on a wooded path at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens.

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Norfolk Botanical garden

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A walk through an autumn garden: 5 things to do at Norfolk Botanical Garden

Are you looking for ideas for a fall outing or hoping to see a holiday light show? Check Norfolk Botanical Garden.

I can’t imagine a lovelier place for a fall outing than Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden, with its varied landscaping and many theme gardens, is arguably at its peak in the spring when the azaleas are blooming. Still, it’s surprising how many colorful blooms you’ll see on its 175 acres. Of course, the biggest attraction this season is the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights, a walk throughh a…

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Explore the Wilderness: Budget-Friendly 4-Day Hiking and Tours in Tasmania

If you're a nature enthusiast seeking adventure on a budget, Tasmania offers a pristine paradise for hiking and exploration. Known for its rugged landscapes, dense forests, and breathtaking coastlines, Tasmania is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here's a budget-friendly 4-day itinerary that will allow you to experience the best of Tasmania's natural beauty.

Day 1: Hobart - The Gateway to Wilderness

Morning: Start your journey in Hobart, the capital city of Budget 4 day Hiking & Tours in Tasmania . Explore the historic Salamanca Place, known for its vibrant market and colonial-era architecture.

Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for a unique art experience or head to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens for a leisurely stroll.

Evening: Enjoy a waterfront dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants along the Hobart docks.

Day 2: Mount Field National Park - Waterfalls and Wilderness

Morning: Drive to Mount Field National Park, just 1.5 hours from Hobart. This park is famous for its stunning waterfalls, including Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Hike through lush rainforests to reach these natural wonders.

Afternoon: Take a hike to Lake Dobson or explore the park's many walking trails.

Evening: Stay in budget-friendly accommodations in the nearby town of New Norfolk.

Day 3: Freycinet National Park - Coastal Beauty

Morning: Travel to Coles Bay, the gateway to Freycinet National Park, known for its pristine beaches, including Wineglass Bay.

Afternoon: Take a hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout for panoramic views or choose to hike to the Wineglass Bay Beach. You can also visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse for stunning coastal vistas.

Evening: Camp at the Freycinet National Park campgrounds or stay in Coles Bay accommodations.

Day 4: Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - Alpine Adventure

Morning: Drive to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your hike at the Visitor Centre.

Afternoon: Hike around Dove Lake, exploring the iconic Cradle Mountain. Choose from various tracks that cater to different fitness levels.

Evening: Conclude your journey with a return to Hobart or stay in budget accommodations near the national park.

Tips for a Budget-Friendly Trip:

- Camping: Camping is an affordable option. Tasmania has numerous well-equipped campgrounds.

- Food: Pack your food for the hiking days, and opt for budget-friendly dining options when in towns.

- Transport: Rent a budget-friendly car or consider public transport options.

- National Parks Pass: Purchase a National Parks Pass, which provides entry to multiple parks.

This 4-day hiking and touring itinerary offers an excellent balance between Tasmania's wilderness and your budget. Remember to check the weather conditions and plan accordingly, ensuring you're well-prepared for hiking adventures in this magnificent island state.

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When looking for things to do in Norfolk VA, a visit to the Norfolk Botanical Garden is a must.