Saturday 28 October 2017

Day 301 - October 28th


Today it was time to lock the door for the last time and head home.

Day 300 - October 27th


Our last full day on holiday and the last chance to try out yet another Crazy Golf course!



The day started out chilly but whilst we were playing the sunshine came out and the wind dropped and it was quite warm.






On this occasion, I won.


After our game (and after hot drinks and doughnuts on the sea front) we decided to go for one last walk on the beach at Winterton.


It had turned cold and the sea was VERY rough.











Day 299 - October 26th


Today was my birthday. I was thoroughly spoilt with lots of presents and cards and cake.

We decided to spend the day at NT Blickling Hall. It wasn't our first visit to Blickling but a second visit didn't disappoint.






The house and gardens at Blickling are both open to the public and this year the story of the 1930s house is being told exploring the connection between Blickling and the role Philip Kerr, 11th Marquess of Lothian played with India's history





(The chap in the above photo was sitting extremely still when we walked into room. I thought he was a model and I got quite a surprise when he started to move!)









The formal gardens were past their best but there were still a few flowers in bloom.







In the Orangery various citrus fruits were growing.






On our way to the walled garden we walked through the less formal garden which was starting to look very autumnal.






In the walled garden lots of Dahlias were flowering.
As it was the school half term and nearing Halloween, pumpkins were in abundance in the walled garden. A blackboard invited children to choose a small pumpkin or gourd to decorate.


Lara choose a yellow gnarly gourde and used the permanent marker pens provided to give him a face.



'Geoff the Gourde' was then placed on the table with all the others to keep him company,



After a full day out, we decided to eat at the pub. Wayne and I both chose the Breaded Fisherman's Platter - Scampi, Plaice and Cod Goujons with chips and salad. It was delicious.


And .... Lara got another chance to practice Pool.