This is our first break away in our caravan this year, we arrived on Good Friday, I'm staying for two weeks but Mark has gone back to work this morning and will be back on Friday for the Weekend. Storm Dave was due to arrive on Saturday so we didn't put the awning up until it had passed on Sunday, it was still a bit breezy but nothing like Saturday night. The wind was quite bad on Saturday night, in the caravan it felt similar to turbulence you experience on an airplane at times, but we were safe enough and there was no damage on the campsite.
Home for the next two weeks
Unusual for a Bank Holiday the weather was warm and sunny so we visited Croome Court, a national Trust property a short drive away.
It was nice to see a Great White Egret on the river, there were a couple of swans too hiding in the reeds.
More of the house open now than it was the last time we came, but the highlight of Croome Court are the stunning grounds designed by Capability Browne. They are said to be one of his first designs and remained one of his favourites, he visited the Earl of Coventry often.
We did walk some of the grounds but the purpose of our visit this time was to see the Walled Gardens. These were still closed last time we came and the Easter Weekend is their first opening of the year. Back in the day these gardens would have grown the produce to feed the household but it was neglected for almost fifty years, fallen brickwork and overgrown structures all had to be dug out and repaired so it's taken a number of years to get it to where it is now. There are information boards as you walk around telling you about the work that was done. There is an extra charge of £7 to see the Walled Gardens but It was worth it and I daresay the money goes to the work that they will carry on doing in the future.
As I said Mark has gone to work this morning so I've had a nice relaxing day on my own, the weather has been hot and sunny again and after a walk into and around town I've spent the time knitting, with a little afternoon nap thrown in, ha ha.
I won't be on my own for the next couple days though, Bonnie and Jacob have just arrived, they are playing outside at the moment but have already decided the sleeping arrangements!
-X-
