Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under This & That
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
Dalai Lama
Mimi has launched the 8th BlogBlast for Peace which is taking place on 4th November 2011. Bloggers around the world join on that day to promote the same message “Dona nobis pacem” which is Latin for “grant us peace”. [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 31st 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Holidays
To celebrate the millennium, the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe commissioned the construction of an ornamental parterre on the Queen’s lawn by Floors Castle.
I found it a little disappointing that provisions haven’t been made to view the whole design of the garden from a higher viewpoint.
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 30th 2011
Filed under Art, Crookham 2011, Holidays
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 30th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Holidays
There is nothing better then a nice cup of tea to quench your thirst and refresh the soul.
This cuppa was taken in taken in a building adjoining the walled garden that featured in my previous posts. There were many tempting delights from fresh sandwiches and light lunches to cakes… I was just content with [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 29th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Holidays
20 Comments CherryPie on Jul 28th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Heritage, Holidays
The walled garden at Floors castle was an unexpected treat and it was free to visit:
Here, Queen Victoria took tea during her visit in 1867. Today’s visitors can enjoy the splendid food and refreshments on sale at The Terrace restaurant. home bakes, cakes and shortbread, traditional game pies, pates, preserves and jams are all made [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 27th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Heritage, Holidays
The Flodden battle site is very close to where I stay when I visit Northumberland. My previous visits have always been in September and I was curious to see how the land looked in a different season.
I have a series of posts about the battle which can be found here along with some of [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 26th 2011
