Dear gentle readers- 😆can you tell I've been binge-watching Bridgerton?! I'm not Lady Whistledown Just Julie from Somerset.
I thought I'd introduce you to my travel blogs. I've written plenty over the years with the intention of sharing them.
Today is from my recent day trip to Stourhead. Hope you enjoy it.
7.30am Beautiful mystical misty sunrise opened up today. Set the mood and the scene.
Didnt take long to get here, however the heavens opened all the way here. Having a now wet, dull day has made for an atmospheric visit. My first ever - an Autumn bucket list place to see.
The walk through the woods lined with very, very tall brightly coloured leaves is stunning. The whole place is stunning.
It was the setting for Keira Knightleys version of Pride & Prejudice, a favorite film, of mine. I have a hankering to go home and watch it now.
The walk through the canopy of trees was just so tranquil, quiet, colourful, the musky aroma of damp leaves, the pop of red, orange amongst the dark green trees was just magical.
Talk about an endorphin/ dopamine hit. My mood elevated to maximum happiness and serenity.
Might even go back in after lunch as the sun has appeared now and I've still got 3 hours to kill. Would love to sit and meditate under the canopy of trees, cocooned by their height.
Love, love, love this place so much.
I didn't realise how knackered I was until I left the pub, The Spread Eagle, I had walked non stop for over 2 hours, so I just walked up to the house instead.
Yes it is grand and well kept but certainly not a homely home. I couldn't see me and mine living there. The "front garden" is a vast huge lush green field with far-reaching views and you can imagine the landed gentry in their period clothes parading about- just watch Pride & Prejudice to see how it was.
3.30pm - Sat now in another estate cafe having coffee awaiting 4.30-5pm home time. Crocheting to pass the time.
My fellow travel companion is a crafter from my old stomping ground of Reading. Chat is one sided though. Made the journey go quickly though, chatting.
My new thing on trips is to buy crystals, candles, incense sticks and of course a fridge magnet. Today a pine scented candle decorated with pine leaves & twigs.
Coffee, crochet and quick loo stop before a quick jaunt to the estate farm shop for some wholesome goodies. Then a perch on a wet log under an oak tree waiting to reboard the coach home.
Took a copious amount of photos, as l was in total awe of the whole place, a definite return visit will be had in the future.
4.20pm tired but fulfilled even being alone its been a great day.
A short read, will add more in the coming days.
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