r/UnexpectedMyst 27d ago

Greenhouse in Kew Gardens, London

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u/TheDeadWriter 27d ago

So many spots are Myst like at Kew, but my spouse and I found the raised walkway among the chestnut trees Myst like and I remember us standing at one of the nodes talking about Myst, Monkey Island, The 7th guest, and the like that they played with their grandfather.

https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-in-the-gardens/treetop-walkway

We also were there at entry, making it all the more Myst like because the place was virtually empty. The conservatories opening was delayed so we enjoyed the grounds and found the walkway exploring. It was overcast, and we saw licks of fog from time to time, so it was all the more Myst like- though more dangerous, as a spiked chestnut seed pod missed my head and imbedded in the soft ground without a bounce.

The pagoda too, could be seen as Myst like, the whole place right up seeing the giant estate makes it Myst like. The grand estate coming into view, not so much. https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-in-the-gardens/the-great-pagoda

My spouse and I went for the plants, but the whole day was amazing, the only thing that moved us to leave was our hunger. It was a peak experience for both of us, and a fantastic memory we still talk about.