Traditionally rocks are good places to rest, as they get you off the damp ground and give you an elevated view. However, they are normally a bit hard. Not so when they have a really thick hat of heather on the top, such as this one.
As we climbed on top for a rest, the heather was so thick and springy that we sank right into it, which is why you'll have to look hard to see us in our next picture.
The heather bed was so warm and comfortable that it was hard to stay awake. An afternoon nap beckoned, or it would have done, if 2 minders hadn't threatened to leave without us.
We didn't regret being summoned to complete the yellow trail though, as it had a delightful finish, with the path running bedside a stream with water gardens alongside. Someone had put a lot of work into cultivating the gardens and they were every bit as good a place to rest by as that heather bed.
Not that we wanted to rest now, as there were too many interesting finds, just like this one.
What a marvellous snail he was, and he fitted into his surroundings so well. He seemed very contented, but then he was living in a rather delightful spot.
There was one thing guaranteed to draw us away from the riverside walk and that was the promise of a cream tea at the tea rooms. Do you need to ask whether it was a good cream tea? Well just look at Rosa for the answer ...
... it was so good it completely blew her away.
We thoroughly recommend a visit to Gleninchaquin Park if you're ever in the area.
Lots of love Patrick, George, Yorkie & Rosa xxx
1 comment:
Blimey Rosa! That must have been some cream tea! Perhaps you should have found another clump of heather for a restorative snooze! All looks lovely chaps.
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