HUERTA del CURA THE PRIEST'S GARDEN

Here are pictures of the Priest's Garden.  It is located in Elche    Elche is famous for it's palm grove The Palmeral of Elche.  It is an orchard of over 200,000 palm trees that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.  I think that the garden is part of the World Heritage Site.  If not, it certainly should be.

One trunk, seven offshoots

How it's supported.

 Another means of support

Our guide with blanched palm fronds.

 Dama de Elche.  This is a replica of the Dama de Elche.  The original is in National Archaeological Museum in Madrid.  For more info go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_of_Elche

 I'm from Arizona.  I've seen cactus.  I thought these were rather unusual.

Really a cool layout.

 Here I am with the blanched palm fronds.  These two pictures were taken by Ladee and I must say they're really good.  These palm fronds are from the male palm tree.  They are blanched and then woven into this art form and carried in processions on Palm Sunday.  This garden was truly a unique experience.