I have just returned from a fantabulous day out with husband Rob biking around Lynford Hall in Norfolk. Definitely recommend it if you have a couple of hours to spare. We packed a picnic lunch and set off for the wilds of Norfolk.
Take a look for yourself....
First stop was St Mary's church in Cranwich. This is a very old building but, funnily enough, that is not what made it interesting first up. It has a warning to ghost hunters on the door. Apparently, the Bishop of Norwich bans this activity across the diocese as it upsets the parishioners! Should think so too.
I don't believe in ghosts at all, however, such is the power of suggestion that I felt a little eerie feeling inside the building. Stuff and nonsense naturally. The parishioners of St Mary's have a beautiful old church and can be justifiably proud to have it in such wonderful condition.
Through the door and back to the outside world.
The graveyard is old too and the church itself is in the middle of nowhere in particular. All in all, I thought that it was perfect and kudos to the Bishop for keeping silly people at bay. Rant over!
Next stop was Lynford Hall, the real star of the show today. Bikes out of the car and we set off. This was the view whilst we ate lunch on a beautifully placed bench.
The pond with an abundance of lily pads. Bit too much sun for me though.
Everything is so GREEN!
I wish that this was my backyard pond. Ours is just a titch smaller.
The house itself and some nosey Canada Geese coming over to ask what we are doing.
No scraps left from lunch unfortunately.
Very tame birds and well used to visitors I think.
Deeper into the woods now. The sun is coming out a bit and I rushed for cover. I love these tracks and I must follow them. This has been a habit since childhood.
Who could resist this.....
The only bad thing about this woodland is that it is not so big. Before we knew it, we were emerging once more into the sunlight and facing the lake.
This time, the watchdogs were a small family of swans. They came to us quite readily.
Three lovely babies. Teenagers actually.
And they all posed for the camera. Apparently studied books on swan poses and the practiced in front of the mirror.
We continued on around the lake and came to another copse. Then suddenly, this gave way to an open avenue of huge trees. Husband Rob lent a hand to give some idea of scale. Thanks HR!xx
The last glimpse of the lake.
Heather and (below) thistles and bees.
What a beautiful day and what a lovely place to spend some time. I can clearly see that the seasons are changing. The chestnuts and some of the poplars and beeches are turning golden and yellow. But when the Autumn comes, then we can do it all again and it will be totally different. Happy Days!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Debs
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