A very peaceful night at The Gardeners Arms. Rain greeted us this morning and stayed with us for the rest of the day. We had planned to go to Sheffield Park for the morning but had second thoughts when we arrived there as it was raining heavily. A cup of coffee later we did what the English would do, pulled on the anorak and the wellies and got out into it! Fortunately, the rain had ceased by the time we ventured out.
Sheffield Park is known for its extensive and sumptuous gardens - in Oz, perhaps, better known for the Sheffield Shield.
The overcast skies seemed to highlight the green of the trees and the colours of the flowers. We spent the best part of two hours wandering the many parts of this magnificent garden.
This year the garden is commemorating the Candanian soldiers who were housed here from 1941-1944, and their participation in many of the great battles of WWII. It brought back thoughts of Helene’s father who also was stationed a short distance away during the same period.
Rain still falling as we drove through the Ashdown Forest on our way to Dover to catch the ferry to France.
Wow, amazing gardens, especially Sheffield Park. I liked the unusual little pink flowers. No doubt its the abundant rain that makes everything grow so well. Viva la France......happy channel crossing guys. Here's to another experience and oh the food!! xxxx
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