In Greenwich Park
Yesterday was very cold and clear, and the light in the last two hours before sunset was truly golden. There was a promise of spring and life to come.
Autumn in Greenwich Park
Late Summer, or early Autumn – the season has definitely changed.
Travel in France – The Chateau of Villandry
The Chateau of Villandry was completed in 1536, the last of the great castles built in the Loire Valley. The chateau was owned by Jean le Breton, the Finance Minister for François I. In 1906 the chateau was bought by … Continued
Travel in France, Apremont-sur-Allier, Parc Floral continued
I loved every minute of the few hours I spent in the Parc Floral, Apremont-sur-Allier, and want to continue the enjoyment. The Castle dates from the 12C and originally had twelve towers, of which five remain. The Belvedere. The Turkish Pavilion (and the Chinese … Continued
Travel in France, Apremont-sur-Allier, Parc Floral
Day 3 of Travel in France was a drive from Bourges to Clermont Ferrand, organised to visit the Parc Floral at Apremont-sur-Allier and the Allier river. The Parc Floral is magical! DO NOT MISS an opportunity to linger in this garden! As you walk through the door of the ticket office you … Continued
Greenwich Park
It was a chilly 16C in Greenwich Park yesterday – is the season starting to turn already?
Daylilies in Greenwich Park
The day lilies were beautiful in the evening light but starting to go over and they reminded me of Dutch still life paintings.