Dear All,
We were in Sussex this week and on Wednesday we started by climbing
the South Downs at Malling Hill near Lewes. It was a beautiful day and there
were huge carpets of orchids. However the highlight for Amélie was extracting
the small hoppers from the cuckoo spit.
Malling Hill
Orchids
In the afternoon we explored Rottingdean which combines impressive
chalk cliffs with Kipling’s Garden and a picturesque village pond.
Rottingdean front
Kipling’s Garden
Rottingdean Pond
Our Thursday walk started at Great Chishall which contains the
highest point in Cambridgeshire at 146m above sea level! – and a little known
fact is that this is lower than the lowest point in Switzerland!
I was judging at Stapleford yesterday – a small show so not too
demanding and I was able to combine this with taking the cricket mower to “Gog
Magog Mowers” and visit Wandlebury while waiting.
Wandlebury
Kate has had a difficult week with the rash she picked up in Guernsey.
She went to the local Dispensary for some cream and they insisted on consulting
a doctor who prescribed cortisone cream and Erythromysin antibiotic. Unfortunately
she had a hyposensitive reaction and was covered with a rash from head to toe.
She has now been given alternative treatment and is slowly improving.
We have a glut of red currants (currently!). Any offers greatfully
received.
Love
Mike & Kate
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