Beautiful Flowers

This is that time of the year when we find beautiful flowers every where.

This one I found in Leeds Castle.

Theme Day - Books

I found these books in Leeds Castle. They used to belong to Lady Baillie, the last person to use the castle as a home.
Today is Theme Day and the subject is "Books"

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Peacock

Leeds Castle is renowed for its aviary. This is one of the many birds they have there.

The fair breeze blew...

If you look closely on this work I found inside the Grotto in Leeds Castle you will read Samuel Taylor Coleridge (died 74 years ago today) which says:

“The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,

The furrow followed free;
We were the first that ever burst

Into that silent sea.”

Bamboo Gate

I m not sure what they are trying to do with these bamboo plants but it does look interesting.
I took this picture in Leeds Castle not long ago.

Mermaid

I found this amazing mermaid inside the Grotto in Leeds Castle.

Ballooning

Are you looking for a spectacular view of the Kentish countryside?
Here is the best way to see it: climbing on a balloon just before sunset. For only £150 per person you will enjoy a thirty minute flight and wonderful views of one of the most beautiful castles in England

To book a flight visit the Leeds Castle Balloon

Fountain in Leeds Castle

A few days ago I went to Leeds Castle again and the beautiful and very small inner courtyard was open to the public. I have always wanted to go in there and this time, not only I was allowed in but we were also blessed with beautiful sunshine which made the whole place look magical.

I took several photos of the windows and a couple of the fountain. I thought I would share it with you.

Verdigris Lion

I rarely touch my photos on photoshop except when I use black and white photos but today I was playing with this one and it looked rather nice so here it is.

A rather verdigris lion!

Ruins

I found these ruins in Leeds Castle and I thought they were so romantic...I had to share this picture with you.

Sunny day

Today I took my Uncle Zezinho and Aunt Tereza to leeds Castle and they adored it.

This is what the place looked like at midday.

Louis Vuitton Suitcase

I run out of pictures so I decided to take a photo of one of the suitcases in my large collection of Louis Vuitton... just joking!
This is a case in the bedroom of Lady Baillie in Leeds Castle. As you can see the room is beautifully decorated. If you ever visit pay particular attention to her bathroom and her very impressive collection of shoes.

Can you see it?

Can you see Leeds Castle behind the tree?

Mirror, mirror in the wall...

Another picture of one of my favourite castles in Kent: Leeds Castle.

Window

Apologies for showing you yet another picture of Leeds Castle. I have jsut started learning how to use a camera and take pictures so I am a little short of good photographs to show you.

It will get better, just bear with me

Exit

This is the exit of the Grotto in the middle of a maze in Leeds Castles. I have showed inside the Grotto a few days ago.

Steps

Grotto Ceiling

In Leeds Castle there is a maze and right in the centre you will find a grotto that leads you back to the outside world.
The grotto is beautiful but the lack of lighting doesn't allow you to see all the details. It wasn't until I got back home and looked at the photos that I noticed the beautiful colour of the stones and shells used in the panels.
This photo above shows the ceiling and various panels. In the centre you can see a hole where the sunlight comes in.
If you ever visit Leeds Castle, please don't miss it!