Brighter, Bolder & Bigger Flowers at Richmond Park

You know how I said, almost a month ago, that it was the perfect time to go to the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park? Yeah, I take that back, because NOW is the best time to go. It was impossible to look anywhere without having bright pink azaleas in my face, and I absolutely loved it. It was so pretty, it was unreal. Do you see those things below? They're photos... They may look like they're from a crazy colourful alternate universe where Brexit isn't happening and unicorns exist (Wait what? Of course unicorns exist in this world what are you trying to tell me?!), but they're just from plain ol' England.

Get ready for colour so explosive you'd have to find cover from all the shrapnel...

Why walk when you can strut in the sun?

In my element

The next few photos are of the Still Pond and the most famous feature of the Isabella Plantation, after the flowers. At this time of the year especially it's so beautiful as there's a wall of brightly coloured azaleas that reflect in the water.

Wait a sec whilst I get that perfect panorama...

Never too old to climb trees!

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Polesden Lacey Adventure

Hello there!

Last Saturday I went out (what? I left the house?!) and decided to explore the wonders of Polesden Lacey, a gorgeous Edwardian estate, which is now owned by the National Trust.

Of course, there's no surprise there - we all know that I'm obsessed with their sites!

I can honestly say, that was one of the best days I'd had in a while. It was a lovely day, sunny with blue skies (a true blessing in grey old England) and my parents brought some food along for a picnic. The house of Mrs Greville was stunning, especially the gold room in which a very talented pianist was playing at the grand piano, and the gardens were amazing with beautiful flowers. We wandered around for hours, just taking it all in and having such a great time.

After, we had dinner in a little pub called 'Leg of Mutton and Cauliflower', what a name! It was very quaint though, and the atmosphere was relaxing and friendly. The food did not disappoint - it was delicious and I was stuffed when I was done!

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