a walk in a park

 Gorse in bloom at London Wetlands Centre.











These old trees, now with bare branches, have such fascinating shapes.  I wanted this photo to prove that we do get blue skies and sunshine here in England.  Have to admit that by the time we ate lunch, it was cloudy and rather chilly.  It rained just a sprinkle or two later in the afternoon, but we were already home by then.

 There were ducks of various kinds and geese, mostly Canada enjoying a swim and eating whatever scraps from lunches that were thrown their way. 

 Daffodils in bloom - all over the park.  Spring comes very early to southern England.










 Olivia and Sarah contemplating the water.   

                                                                                                                                                                           Alex feeding ducks and pretending to fall into the lake, just to worry his father.

Camellias were also in bloom.  Very lovely.  Seemed to have white and red blooms on the same tree, but perhaps two trees were growing together.