Butterflies

The weather during the last few days has been very mild for late November - reaching around 13 or 14C. We have roses, poppies and fuchsia still in flower. There are even newly ripe raspberries. Yesterday I saw three large butterflies flitting around the fuchsia buds. Later, just before dusk, my wife and I went for a walk in Salcey Forest where they have constructed a high level walkway with viewing platforms above the forest canopy. It was peaceful and serene - we were the only ones there. The sky was clear and bright, which meant we could see for miles over the tree-tops. By the car park there's a wooden lodge restaurant where we sat and had tea and delicious oat biscuits - ah for the simple things...

And guess what? - yes, the grass needs cutting again!