Happy Days in England

The pond at the bottom of Anne's garden

Croquet at Winchester

Thatched cottage near Anne, with it's dove cote

In the gardens at Mottisfont

Honeysuckle at Mottisfont

I have been in good olde England, land of my birth, for a week now, visiting people I love - old dear friends, and my wonderful extended family.  I wish I could see more people, but decided on a quiet visit this time before the hustle and bustle of our upcoming trip to South Africa.  So there is no Devon, or Scotland or cousinly visits this time.  I have been to Mottisfont, a lovely country house with a world renowned rose garden; I have played several games of croquet at Winchester with my friend, Anne; been to the familiar church that I know so well; and had a good Sunday lunch at an English pub.  There are more family visits during the next couple of days, and off to South Africa on Wednesday.