Part one - holiday highlights ....

After an 850 mile round trip -

we arrived home safely on sunday .

We were blessed with gorgeous weather ,

and the odd warm rain shower fall -

and totally enjoyed our time away -

even if it was tiring with all the walking and

places we visited .

I took some 650 snaps - that`s just mine -

and i have picked the best ones to show you .

I will get around to visit you all soon -

but for now - i hope you enjoy these ...

Some - not all are clickable ..

The way down to Norfolk -

rolling fields and blue skies ...

Fields of poppies swaying with the slight breeze ..

Going through many tiny villages ,

with thatched roof`s .

And seeing unusual place names -

like Little Snoring , and Great Snoring ! ;o)

Belton House - Lincolnshire .

beautiful gardens ..

The orangery ..

From inside - out ...

Some of the many succulent plants ...

Felbrigg Hall and gardens - Norfolk .

Dovecote house ..

Peach trees lining the garden walls

Chickens roaming free ...

One of the many poppy varieties - i have not seen

this colour before ...

There`s so much more to follow - including 2

outstanding houses , one where they filmed

and starred Kiera Knightly ! You could also take

photographs inside the stately home - of course i

was well pleased !!