What a Day!

Mistletoe growing in an apple tree.

Goodness,  what a day!  I woke at 4am and just couldn't get back to sleep,  I had to get up, have a hot drink, and then try to sleep again.  Eventually I did dose off, only to be disturbed by odd dreams.   

Today I was collecting my little Mazda Bongo from the Bongo specialist where it had the major timing belt change.  Not a small job, but completed in time to prevent more serious damage to the engine.  

The only problem for me was the distance from home and not being used to driving alone anymore.   My husband had driven me there but having two vehicles meant two drivers to bring them home.  And the anxiety had kept me awake in the night.  

The garage, where the great Royston Heath is based, is close to Glastonbury and with 1000s of people turning up for the festival our own timing was a bit out.  So glad to be home again and have a cup of tea in front of me ☕️.

To break the journey, and help me relax, Hubby and I stopped of at Tintinhull Gardens.  It's another tick in the NT Passport and a great place to picnic.  There is a house, but we only visited the garden.   The car park is next to an orchard where picnic tables are available in the long meadow grass. 

Once inside the gardens, you can wander, take a seat, and just sit.  So peaceful and just off the A303.  We had Sainsbury's meals deals, but actually there was a small cafe open for visitors.  It was a good chance for us to relax before facing the journey home.

It was another fear faced.  As my grandson says 'I did it!' 🥰❤️

The gardens are divided into rooms.

With vegetables.

And formal borders.

The house is available to rent. 

But the gardens are open at certain times. 

With shady areas.

Love these mini glass houses.

And apple trees.