Good morning. The sun is shining down on a damp but drying patio and it's again quite warm. yesterday, between showers, was lovely and, again, I didn't need the heating on in the evening. Nor did I need a warm hand kit on which was nice.
I really chose the right time for my holiday - sheer dumb luck really. The interiors of Orford Castle and Framlingham castle are both opening on the 17th and, although it doesn't say yet, I imagine Sutton Hoo insides will also be open with some restrictions.
I've booked a guided tour of Orford Castle which is nice. I can't book Sutton Hoo until Friday and I can't work out how to book Framlingham castle but will work on that today.
I'd also like to visit some the Suffolk Wool Towns, particularly Lavenham, although I gather they are all lovely. I'll do some research today - what there is to see, parking, distance from Southwold, etc.
That should provide me with plenty to do outside of the town and, added to the daily walks along the beach, etc, should fill my time and keep me active.
The weather is not forecasted to be great but what are raincoats and stout shoes for anyway?!
Today, Beth is over early and is staying overnight, going home tomorrow evening. That is because Alex has exams and she's getting out of his way.
She has to work still so I will be tiptoe-ing around her and it's just as well I have gym and swim booked this morning, isn't it? I'm not sure what else I am doing but I'll try not to disturb or distract her.
In the afternoon, I might go and take a look at the allotment and I do want to get a bit more apple blossom to see if I can pollinate the other clump of blossom on the flamenco tree in the garden which has now opened its other clump of flowers.
There's not much to do at the allotment. No need to water and the grass will be too wet to mow, although I might attack some of the weeds which will most certainly have emerged. I have the wellies in the car so that will be OK.
And that's it for today. It should be good. Take care and enjoy the increasing warmth. xx
I agree, such pretty flowers on strawberry plants. The best of all worlds, pretty flowers and then tasty fruit to follow.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have some places booked up to visit soon. Happy days to come x
Best of both worlds, isn't it?
DeleteIt does feel good to be booking to go out. Almost an adventure.
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Apple blossom is lovely, isn't it? Well, most blossom actually. Have a nice evening with Beth. xx
ReplyDeleteA shame it doesn't last very long but when it is out, wow!
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It's great news that the interiors of historic buildings reopening to the public just in time for your holiday.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the evening with your bubble house guest. xx
Very lucky!
DeleteWe did, thanks, it was lovely.
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Beautiful photos. I think strawberry flowers are very pretty, too. They are so dainty. I've got apple blossoms here, too. It's so exciting!
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting once things start their annual cycle. Such beautiful promise.
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Your holiday sounds as if it is going to be very interesting and am so glad for you that you will be able to get into those castles and other tours. I would particularly like to go to Sutton Hoo to see the burial sites. I had read about them in the past and saw the King's Mound treasure in the British Museum way back when I was living in London. Recently I saw the film "The Dig" which I found very interesting indeed. Have you seen it? Buried treasure and historical remains fascinates me :-) keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteI haven't but must look out for it. I wonder if it's on Netflix. I'll look.
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Oooh, it looks as if it is on Netflix. Great - thanks for mentioning it. xx
DeleteGlad you found it! I liked it although I thought it was too short... I wanted to know more :-) A x
DeleteI started watching it yesterday but didn't finish (for good reasons) so I'm looking forward to finishing it today.
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