That is my age: Olympic flowers
I promise to stop going on about London 2012 shortly – but in the meantime, the meadow flowers planted by Sarah Price are worth a mention. Thanks to the record-breaking rainfall earlier this year, the gardens are looking lovely and lush and bring a typically British landscape to the heart of the Olympic Park. After a thrilling hockey match, me and Mr That’s Not My Age found a quiet corner and ate our sandwiches amongst the marigolds. And, I was pleased to read that when the Olympic flame heads for Rio – in proper Twenty Twelve sustainability style – the green space will doubled from 50 to 100 hectares. Give that woman a gold medal. That’s what I call an Olympic legacy.
Talking of the impact of the Games, Carol Ann Duffy has written a brilliant poem called Translating the British 2012, that sums up the mood perfectly.
Discussion (15 Comments)
I've always said that the English really know how to do a wildflower garden – this is just beautiful!
This is a timely post. We were just saying this was one of the most uplifting Olympics we remember.
England did a fabulous job of hosting this most memorable event and we cannot wait till tomorrow's closing ceremonies.Helen xx
Mette – Charlotte Dujardin who won the gold medal was on a horse called Valegro and apparently he is going to be sold, I read somewhere that she'll have to find a new horse for the next Olympics.
Really lovely shots! thanks for sharing the blog and keep on updating the blog.
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I love this interpretation of the Olympics, here on your blog, this morning. A meadow of flowers, an architectural sculpture, and a brilliant poem. Thanks!