It has been lovely having Mia and Abi stay with us for the week, and this weekend they were joined by their three cousins. So it has been busy, busy, busy. But fun!
On Thursday I took Mia and Abi to see Charles Darwin's home, Down House, near Downe. An English Heritage property and only 10 minutes drive from Bromley.
The girls were fascinated by the displays, showing Darwin's studies, and findings, his early childhood, his voyage around the globe and his family. There were many activities to do in the old nursery, and not enough time to complete them all. Abi was making a face in the picture below.
After we left Down House, we collected Isabel from her school, and had a look at her classroom, which was full of interesting displays.
After taking Mia and Abi swimming on Friday, we collected Isabel and Jackson and took them home for the weekend. The girls having a nail painting session. Very patient and creative also.
Jackson decided nail painting was a bit naff, and spent the time on the computer in the study.
Lucy arrived by train late in the afternoon. A long trip for her, all the way from Tring, but she negotiated the timetables, and underground, very well. After home made pizza (Walter's speciality) they all retired to bed very early, and were asleep quickly, even though the four girls were in one room, and two of them had to sleep on special mats on the floor.
After a slow start this morning, we set off to walk the Faesten Dic path in Joyden's Wood. Footwear was a bit of a problem, so we came up with the bright idea of putting plastic bags over shoes. This worked very well at first, until the plastic bags developed large holes.
The intrepid five, all ready for their walk.
The autumn leaves were already covering the ground, very pretty.
After reading the information about the Faesten Dic, the children discovered a swing that someone had made over the dyke. Much more interesting I think. They spent some time, swinging on the rope.
The Saxon warrior, which fascinated all of them.
And finally I found the wooden replica of the plane that crashed in the wood. Well the children found the replica. More alert eyes I think. Although the pilot of the plane survived this crash, he sadly died in another crash not long afterwards.
The pond was a source of fascination, for the two children with wellingtons.
A long walk, but rewarded with lunch when they returned, and off to the playground for a few hours.
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