Floriade 2002

Description: An international garden show held every 10 years, running from April to October 2002.

Newest Review: ... and umbrellas at the ready. The organisers had had 10 years to prepare for Floriade 2002, but the printed guidebooks were not ready. The entry to the park was through a tacky shopping area, with gift shops selling lots of clog and windmill ornaments. The park itself is set out in 3 main areas ? Near the roof, By the hill and On the lake. We explored the lake area first (developed from an ... more

... old sandpit). The international flavour was strong, with many countries staging exhibits, few of which had anything to do with gardening. And it rained. The Hill is an artificial mound with electric cars ...more

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Floriade 2002: Dutch treat (658 words)
by - written on 20/07/02 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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FLORIADE 2002 Floriade is an international garden exhibition that takes place every 10 years, in Holland. I was really excited at the idea of going to see a show like this ? after all, Holland is famous for flowers, so the Floriade should be really something. I saved up my money and tried to book a trip ? first obstacle. Most of the trips I could afford were booked up. I found a coach tour with spaces, for the May Bank Holiday. The day we were to travel dawned (just about ? it was 4.30 in the morning) and we waited for the coach pickup (temperature in Corby, 6 degrees C). The coach was late, the driver was new and the courier turned out ... Read the complete review

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