Tortured Trees

Had a little walk around Free Prae Road Park this afternoon, as I've never been there before and it's a short drive away. Not a very large park, but some lovely mature trees, and enormous willows gently drooping over the River Bourne. 

I found several poor trees which had suffered the misfortune of a nearby wire fence growing into their bark. Couldn't help but feel sorry for the trees, it looked so painful the way the wire was cutting in, but made for very interesting patterns and shadows. 

Found a sofa and bed dumped under some trees away from the main path, foamy guts torn out and littering the grass.

Visit to Ramster Gardens

Had a most enjoyable trip to Ramster Gardens in Surrey, taking mum with me. We had a sandwich lunch upon arrival, sitting outside in the glorious warm spring sunshine, a little robin hopping nearby in constant attendance.

After this we had a gentle wander around the garden, marvelling at the carpets of bluebells and their subtle scent wafting towards us on the warm air. There were plenty of benches dotted around the grounds so mum could have a sit down to rest when she needed, and I pottered about happily taking photos on my phone.

We returned to the cafe for a restorative cup of tea and some cake, I had a delicious orange and poppyseed number whilst mum had apple shortcake. We then had a final wander around some different paths before returning to the car, and both agreed that it had been a lovely outing.