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| The rockery |
Dogless, Sister and I chose to go to Emmetts gardens, one of the National Trust's babies and discovered we can have the dog on a lead. Joy! However the day was not spoiled because when we arrived, along with many other visitors, old people, families and camera wielding blokes the gardens were in full bloom, raring to show off their beauty. Is it not amusing (I also include myself in this) how men seem to want to the best and most ostentatious gadgets? The women and general tourist visitors were content with their phone cameras and hand held digitals but we macho blokes with our semi-professional gear had to have a variety of cameras with lenses of all types and take photos using tripods or poles and look serious whilst doing it. Fun, we haven't a clue really.
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| Bluebells |
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| AFountain in the formal garden |
There was an Easter trail for the children to follow and it was great to see parents encouraging their offspring to get involved. The day was hot and building up for a thunderstorm - the atmosphere was electric - and so it proved when the rain came down at about five.
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| Visitor snoozing |
Emmetts is close to Ide Hill which can be seen from the gardens and not far from Toys Hill - The Cock Inn and The Fox and Hounds respectively both giving good food, good beer and friendly service. The Fox and Hounds is dog friendly.
We settled for a sandwich at the NT snack bar.
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| Tulips |
But the bluebells. You have to see the bluebells. April and May are the times of the year when the tender, soft and fresh foliage and flowers appear. The magic months that precede June and July and roses. Great stuff and hopefully with rain now and then to keep things growing we will have a good Summer.
We walked the pathways, enjoyed the beauty and located ourselves between Toys Hill and Ide Hill.
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