Stourhead

National Trust property Stourhead Gardens was the main place I wanted to visit this trip. I knew I couldn't do it unless we had a car, as it is not easy to get to via public transport. We went on Saturday - the greyest, most overcast and dull day we have had so far! Was sooo annoying as I could envision my photos with a lovely clear blue sky behind them, the kind of sky I have had on EVERY other day in Brighton!

However, even grey skies could not detract from its beauty. Stourhead is a photographer's paradise - it is laid out so that you get Vistas from every vantage point. It has temples, grottos, bridges, cottages, and all manner of wonderful plants and structures. I will only put up a few of the 500+ photos I came away with...

The Stourhead village was a vision of gorgeous stone buildings, and I thought - as I did so often during this part of the trip - I could live here! In fact, I drove through the Wiltshire area with us veering wildly all over the roads while I cooed over thatched roofs, fabulous windows, tudor beams and wonderful churches.