TYVM Phoenix Park

I spent some good quality time at Phoenix Park this afternoon.

I been here millions times since the covid pandemic but this one is very special.

I got some mixed nuts and raisins from Lidl for the hungry birds.

This stunning green oasis , measuring about 707 hectares was established in 1662 by Duke Ormond.

The park wasn't busy but you can see people here and there.

Thank god, there was no sighting of suspicious men in the wood feeling outdoorsy.

Phoenix park is one of the biggest enclosed park in Europe and I think now is probably the best time to visit with the summer flowers in full bloom , the big towering trees waving in welcoming vibrant green and purple leaves, and the expanses of maturing yellow brownish meadows as far as the eyes could see.

The weather was very pleasant not scorching hot like yesterday but for change on the warm breezy side.

Just perfect.

I laid out a towel and sat on the open field admiring the moment .

I played the serene duduk music just enough for me to hear.

It took sometime before the birds come around, initially just 2 baby crows then suddenly we had big afternoon party.

Despite their gangsta vibes, those seagulls love being fed just as much as the pigeons.

They surely deserved some love too.

After that, I got lucky as 3 beautiful friendly Fallow deers were grazing near the obelisk.

They were camera ready too, amazing trio. It is estimated about 600 of them around and most are descendants from the original Fallow deers introduced way back then from England.

From the obelisk, I walked through the meadows into the woods then towards the giant Cross before heading back to the main road.

The meadows were thick and the grass are as high as my waist.

This time I walked all the way with only my socks on , at times I hurted my feet stepping on thorny plants, pieces of wood and stones but it wasn't too bad.

The idea was to really connect with the nature.

Walking barefoot would be the best but it was pretty sore when I did it last time.

I said my gratitude to all the earth, the trees, the grass , the animals because they helped me so much through my journey.

I came here many times with negative feelings ,heartbroken , despairs but now am healed am all positive and in a much better place physically and mentally.

I owed this place so much.

Am sure many would echo the same.

To Phoenix Park and the many hard working people behind this treasure, thank you so very much.