I stepped out of the house and into the autumn sunshine.
The views from the garden were spectacular.
I never used to set much store on scenic views....I must be getting a bit soft in my old age.
Looking to the left you could clearly see the Britannia bridge. The water of the Menai Straits was as blue as any summer sky.
To the right and in the far distance was the Snowdonia range.......hazy mist making their outlines just a little indistinct.
I walked the woodland path which runs parallel to the bank of the straits. The air smelled of wood smoke and the earthy smell of crushed autumn leaves.
I could hear the tinkle of water and to my left there was a little waterfall. I am pretty sure it was constructed to add interest to the garden......and it did just that.
There was a trunk of a fallen tree with little ribbons of frilled fungus on it.......it was all a feast for the senses.
I could have spent much longer in these beautiful surroundings...but checking my watch, I found it was time to make tracks back to the coach park.
I made my way up the hill and came upon a garden terrace.......I lingered for a few minutes taking pictures of the lily pond, a grecian urn and a panther water feature.
I hurried past children on the croquet lawn, knocking balls through the metal hoops....the mallets hitting the balls with a satisfying thump.
Up the hill and along the gravel path to the tea rooms.
As with all National trust properties, you have to make your exit through the shop and tea rooms.
Had I time for a cup of coffee and a cake?
After all I hadn't had any lunch and was feeling very hollow.
I was going to risk it. There was no queue for drinks and the cakes looked very tempting.
I opted for a latte and a very large almond slice.
It went down a treat. I didn't eat the whole almond slice. I wrapped up what was left and put it in my bag to have later with a drink at bedtime.
I returned to the coach in plenty of time.
I told Lee how much I had enjoyed the visit.
He said he was pleased that we had been lucky with the sunshine......all of the sights are better when burnished by sunshine.
We returned to the hotel and I couldn't wait to let Ma see the pictures. It has been a great day out.
My pictures do not do true justice to the beauty of the place, but it just gives you some idea of how it all looks.
I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Pictures:-
1) The Boat House across the Straits.
2) Britannia Bridge.
3) Frilled fungus on fallen tree.
4) Waterfall in the garden.
5) Snowdon Range in the far distance.
6) Lily pond on the terraced garden
7) Grecian Urn in the Autumn sunshine.
8) ?Bear water spout.
9) Plas Newydd from the side.
10) Cyclamen at the foot of a tree.
The views from the garden were spectacular.
I never used to set much store on scenic views....I must be getting a bit soft in my old age.
Looking to the left you could clearly see the Britannia bridge. The water of the Menai Straits was as blue as any summer sky.
To the right and in the far distance was the Snowdonia range.......hazy mist making their outlines just a little indistinct.
I walked the woodland path which runs parallel to the bank of the straits. The air smelled of wood smoke and the earthy smell of crushed autumn leaves.
I could hear the tinkle of water and to my left there was a little waterfall. I am pretty sure it was constructed to add interest to the garden......and it did just that.
There was a trunk of a fallen tree with little ribbons of frilled fungus on it.......it was all a feast for the senses.
I could have spent much longer in these beautiful surroundings...but checking my watch, I found it was time to make tracks back to the coach park.
I made my way up the hill and came upon a garden terrace.......I lingered for a few minutes taking pictures of the lily pond, a grecian urn and a panther water feature.
I hurried past children on the croquet lawn, knocking balls through the metal hoops....the mallets hitting the balls with a satisfying thump.
Up the hill and along the gravel path to the tea rooms.
As with all National trust properties, you have to make your exit through the shop and tea rooms.
Had I time for a cup of coffee and a cake?
After all I hadn't had any lunch and was feeling very hollow.
I was going to risk it. There was no queue for drinks and the cakes looked very tempting.
I opted for a latte and a very large almond slice.
It went down a treat. I didn't eat the whole almond slice. I wrapped up what was left and put it in my bag to have later with a drink at bedtime.
I returned to the coach in plenty of time.
I told Lee how much I had enjoyed the visit.
He said he was pleased that we had been lucky with the sunshine......all of the sights are better when burnished by sunshine.
We returned to the hotel and I couldn't wait to let Ma see the pictures. It has been a great day out.
My pictures do not do true justice to the beauty of the place, but it just gives you some idea of how it all looks.
I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Pictures:-
1) The Boat House across the Straits.
2) Britannia Bridge.
3) Frilled fungus on fallen tree.
4) Waterfall in the garden.
5) Snowdon Range in the far distance.
6) Lily pond on the terraced garden
7) Grecian Urn in the Autumn sunshine.
8) ?Bear water spout.
9) Plas Newydd from the side.
10) Cyclamen at the foot of a tree.
by the way whats a Grecian Urn doin yon? have the thieving taffys nicked it?
