Look who joined us for lunch!

It was a real toss up between this bold chappie, an old house or a picture of the large ponds I had to myself for a picnic lunch! It was just breathtaking and so tranquil! Apparently they are only this prominent because of all the rain!

Three beautiful things:
Today's picnic spot!
A long walk mostly in sunshine.
The Old House spotted after a wrong turn. It dates back to 1718 and once belonged to Sarah Siddons - on further investigation she was the country's finest tragic actress:

'SARAH SIDDONS

In the chapel of St Andrew in the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a larger than life-size white marble statue to Sarah Siddons, reputed to be the country's finest tragic actress. At the height of her career she was the idol of the London stage, her greatest role being Lady Macbeth. The statue, signed by sculptor Thomas Campbell, holds a scroll and the inscription reads:
"Sarah Siddons. Born at Brecon July 5 1755. Died in London June 8 1831"

One thing to be grateful for:
Cameras!