Because Helena is a landscape designer, we took her, Bryan and Nathaniel to Stourhead Manor and Gardens in Wilshire. It is known as England's most beautiful landscape garden, and it is marvelous. The day was a typical English one with clouds, some sun and an occasional bit of light rain. Actually it was quite nice for photos and I felt compelled to take numerous pictures. The first time we visited Stourhead was in early spring and it was lovely, but it is even better now with the rhododendrons blooming.
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| Gate Keepers House |
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| Estate Entrance |
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| 400 year old tree |
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| Bryan is actually the pro photographer and I just follow along. |
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| We joined a short tour of the grounds around the Palladium Manor House. |
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| First view of the Temple of Apollo |
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| Loved having Nathaniel with us! |
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| Obelisk |
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| We met Emily, from Sweden, who is a very knowledgeable "Stourhead" arborist. She shared information with us about the many varieties of trees in the Gardens. |
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| Handkerchief Tree |
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| Monkey Puzzle Tree/ Chilean Pine |
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| Nathaniel will soon be going to Chili, so he took special note. |
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| Temple of Apollo |
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| Cottages on the Estate |
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