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Woodside Eaves

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We caught the train to Loughborough and then a taxi to Woodside Eaves. A small village. Pollys mother and stepfather have bought a house there- our accommodation while we were there. They haven't moved out of their old house yet. There were 17 people in all scattered around the area. This house has been renovated. Originally 2 semidetached but now joined.  modern extension at the back - very Australian. Bifold doors. Big kitchen, living area. They came over to welcome us as we got there after 8pm Parker in his room with this amazing stuff. K-nex. Michael built a huge ferris wheel. Yoki practicing solitaire. Parker showed her the trick - she can get down to 1 in the middle. We went for a lovely walk the next day to Beacon Hill. Very windy but typical English countryside. This was a shelter. Of course there was a little rain. At one stage I got blown backwards. The family arrived in dribs and drabs. 15 of them! Quite a crowd...
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A visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden

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I met up with my Cuban friends for a sleepover which was great fun. Lots of catching up. A great dinner and pudding and wine. A good combination.  Next morning Rosie and I went walking to visit the Chelsea Physic Garden. Spectacular. I'd never heard of before (Polly told me about it initially) That's a rose bush. A very old one. it's 4 acres in all. this is the man who donated the land  Sir Hans Sloane.  https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/about/history/ This is the most bizarre fact I think I've ever found. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/forcing-rhubarb/
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