Country Ramble and Lakeside Puds

Wednesday, Matt and Kim went to Gatwick for a CT scan (that showed no clots), Kris stayed with the baby, and Connor and I followed the Swan Lane footpath again. It was a beautiful day and we decided to take the dogs, who enjoyed it all immensely. I went with Connor on his errands to the village where we picked up milk and supplies for lunch. We had intended to have a picnic, but the clouds thickened and the temperature dropped, so we ate at home. Later in the afternoon the sun reappeared and we drove in the direction of the temple to Wire Mill Lake where there is a pub (of almost the same name) that overlooks the reservoir. There we enjoyed "pudding" (dessert) by the water. On the way home we stopped by the temple for a walk around the beautiful grounds.

 The harvest has begun

 Chibi and Nashi lead the way

 There are a couple of fields with sheep on this walk

 "I'm small, I know..."

 From field into forest

 The forest reclaims its own

 An oast house near Broxham Mannor

 Two iterations of Broxham Mannor stood on this island in the moat

but were burned and consequently rebult nearby

 The moat is quite green with some sort of algae

 But the ducks don't mind

 The island is connected with a bridge

 The apples at Broxham Manor are getting huge and ripe

 Kent: "The Garden of England"

 This curious cleft in the earth extends along several 

yards of the trail 

 This place is good for the soul

 

 Waiting outside Boots

 Waitrose is wonderful

 To the pub for puds

 A most pleasant setting

 Salted-carmel brownie with chocolate ice cream --

that's a gooseberry of some sort for garnish

 Everyone was pleased

 Including these two

 Back to the cars with little man in tow

 A beautiful afternoon

 The grounds are genuinely beautiful

 The temple really is still out in the country -- view 

toward the road in front

Yet another great day. Thursday will be our last full day and we are planning one last trip to London.

That's all for now.

OXO

D.