The Orchard Gate  by sarah19

The Orchard Gate

We had a wee outing to Castle Fraser today. The little guys enjoyed the swings beside the picnic table where we had lunch. Sad to see that the lovely adventure playground was closed after being significantly damaged by Storm Arwen. But there were other lovely areas to explore and Jenn was amazed at the variety of trees growing in the park. Further round we came across the orchard, which I have not been aware of. Some of the trees are quite mature and lots of apples and other fruit growing well in the sheltered environment.
Then on to the walled garden with a flourishing vegetables section, beautiful banks of flowers and hedges, and some lovely deck chairs to sit for a while.
Back home David had been working online with a colleague, resting his sore foot , and Seanair had been dealing with some weeds...best done with no little guys around.
Such a lovely warm day!
Three good things
1. Good news for travel next week, only three days of quarantine now needed in Hong Kong.
2. Delicious potatoes from Castle Fraser garden for dinner. They were bagged up in a trailer and an honesty box for payment.
3. Some games after dinner and earlier to bed.
I love this! Great focus and dof. We hope to visit Castle Fraser in September.
August 9th, 2022  
@kwind thanks for your lovely comment. Do let me know when you are over this way and perhaps we could have a coffee together.
August 9th, 2022  
This is an absolutely super image, Sarah. Love it. So inviting!
August 9th, 2022  
@jamibann Thank you for your lovely comment. I have a new phone with a very clever camera, so I can enjoy 'noticing' and letting the camera do the rest!
It's a lovely estate to visit and great coffee shop in the castle, though not open every day.
August 9th, 2022  
This is such a lovely photo, love the shape of that gate
August 9th, 2022  
An intriguing gate…does the job but you can see over nicely! A good day had by all & good news in the travel front!
August 9th, 2022  
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