As we arrived at Hodnet Hall it started to rain. This didn’t matter as we intended to have lunch before going for a walk. Lunch, as always was delicious and the rain had stopped by the time we were ready for our walk.
The rain fall had enhanced the vibrancy of the garden colours leading to our walk being especially enjoyable.
Much later in the afternoon the heavens opened which meant we got a bit soggy walking to and from a family visit.
The vibrancy of the garden colours does stand out. Even if you get a bit wet taking the photos, your hat and coat will dry within an hour.. but the photos last for ever.
Luckily it didn’t rain during my walk on this occasion
The fourth picture I do like best,
It will make you smile to know that we were struggling to change the camera setting so that it was focused on us rather than the view in front of us.
That is why we are laughing in the photo
Ha ha ha. All this new-fangled stuff.
You did well between the rain, especially as the heavens open so suddenly these days. Sorry you got wet in the end, Cherie
It wasn’t too bad as we only live a short distance away. Easy to dry off when back home.
lovely glimpse of your day dear Cheri
you guys look wonderful by the grace of God!
sorry about rain disturbance though
best wishes
Thank you dear Shabana
We didn’t mind the rain too much as we live only a short distance away.
Went to Kew Gardens last week, still rather green though.
Maybe a few more weeks, then we can see some colour.
Kew has been on my ‘To Visit’ list for a while. I need to get round to visiting!
Oh if you visit Kew for more than twice, you should consider to get their year pass.
Then, you will get your money back after the 2nd visit.
This is how it works, you just need to apply for ONE card.
With this card, you can bring a guest with you, ie, Mr C, to enter free!
There’s another branch in Wakehusrt too. I have only been there once though.
Thank you
I am working on some other good offers with my rail pass.
Oh, they used to do this “2 for 1″ entry offers from my local rail.
Haven’t seen such deal for a while now…
Two for one is still available if you travel by train but I can get different discounts through my railcard account.
Hear is the link for National Rail discounts for travelling by train:
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/days-out-guide/days-out-in-great-britain/?_gl=1*1t0zkug*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTcwMTQ5NDI3LjE3Mjk1NDk3NDI.*_ga_W9ZQD1SJP5*MTcyOTU0OTc1My4xLjAuMTcyOTU0OTc1My4wLjAuMA..
I hope Teddy has a strong bladder cos that’s a huge glass for a tiny bear.
Ted doesn’t have to worry about such things. Bears are magic
Oh it’s funny that you mentioned bears!
Here’s a joke for you, what type of socks do bears wear?
“What type of socks do bears wear?”
I have no idea…
None! Cos they have “bear” feet.
But I shall buy Teddy some socks this Christmas.
*Groans*
But I think Ted will look cute in little socks
Oh, what a great picture of you two, you both look so happy!
And how is it on rainy days in fall, it still looks so lush and green and beautiful there?
The trees changed this year, but it was very brief, then went to brown due to lack of rain (thus your greenery, I guess) – but even when we’ve had good summer rain, by October, things are rarely still that green!
We have lots of rainy dull days this year and not much summer sun. The leaves reached their autumn colours later this year and are only just starting to fall properly. My patio rose bloomed late and it has flowers (and buds) even now, it usually stops flowering the end of August/begining of September.