Well its the simple things which can make a day isn't it... at least thats what was proved to me very recently, when we set off on a bleak Saturday in search of a place to stroll, and wound up at Culzean Castle (where it just so happened to be raining even harder, ick!)
Regardless, we simply popped up our hoods and down our sleeves and wandered on, first around the swan pond. Truthfully, there were probably more ducks than swans, but it was still lovely. The trail we went round wasn't even ruined by the downpour, in fact everything just appeared brighter; greener, not to mention the bluebells, which were like a thick rug on the ground, painting it with pastel shades.
One round of the swan pond later, and the heavens seemed to close, persuading us to keep with out exploring and venture into the walled garden. With four cameras between the five of us, there were probably pauses at each beautiful flower or tree or statue, as our eyes feasted on the wild abundance of colours and textures of the nature around us.
This time of year has to be my favourite in terms of plants, due to the blossom which makes it way into every corner and inch of the gardens it grows in.
There were commemorative benches strewn about everywhere, some immaculately maintained, and some somewhat given over to the nature - the best way, I think.
It did feel much like a rainforest at times, bar the chilly moments.
Unfortunately the soup and cake we stopped for lasted too short a time to catch on camera, as boy it was well ready for, but there was time for a quick classic "Beth-on-a-weird-tree-thing" picture (so it's all good?!)
And that was that! Any previous tired moods (courtesy of moi) were banished, replaced with soggy clothes, a good dose of fresh air, and a spring in our step. Culzean really is a fantastic place just for a stroll around, even if we're yet to do so on a day without torrents of rain!...
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