Emmett's Gardens

On Sunday we took Jackson and Isabel to Emmett's Gardens for a picnic lunch, and to look at the bluebells. The day started off with blue skies, bright sunshine and no clouds.    A perfect day.  But alas, by 9 am, the clouds arrived, but it did not rain.   

Emmett's Gardens, a National Trust property, is situated by Ide's Hill, on the Weald, just off the A25.   At one point there is a fantastic view of Bule Water, across the undulating hills.

Jackson, Isabel and me, all looking happy to be outside, even if the weather is not perfect.

 And the bluebells are past their best, by about two weeks I would say.   Probably a bit damaged by the rain, as well.

 The azalea's are magnificent though.

I just love this view of the woods.   So many layers of green.

A beautiful maple tree with its new leaves.

Another azalea, with very small flowers, which give an overall impression of different shades of purple.   Very impressive.

Although we ate our picnic lunch, we also spent some money in the cafe, coffee for us, and cold drinks and short bread for Jackson and Isabel.   No scones and cream, as tempting as they are, but we know that they will contribute to spreading out our waistlines, rather than reducing them.

After we left Emmett's Gardens the sun came out.   Typical.   So we went back home to sit and snooze in the sunshine, in the conservatory.   Out of the cold breeze.   But |I am not complaining.  We have sunshine.