Sunshine and fun

I’d worked hard in the shop yesterday so I headed off to be a happy visitor at Packwood House (NT property that I love to visit in all weathers.)

I arrived only 20 minutes after they opened and the main car park was already full. It was a fabulous atmosphere - lots of families, several generations, loaded with picnic hampers, toys and smiles.

I rarely bother with the house and I just spent a delightful hour and a half wandering round the lake and through the woods.

It sounds silly, but I hadn’t realised how magnificent their bluebells are. My cheeky blip is of a couple of lovely teenagers dancing on a big log...well, why not. Carefree, happy, making the most of this gorgeous weather we’ve been patiently awaiting.

Very soon after this, I spotted and heard a commotion just in the trees to the left of the log. To my horror I saw a sparrow hawk swooping, chasing (and, I think, catching) a tiny bird. I didn’t get a photo...I was too wrapped up watching.

An ice cream (locally made and including “strawberries from the garden”) rounded off this happy visit rather nicely.

Enjoy your Bank Holiday, my friends.