Thursday, 16 September 2021

Wandering with Wren - The Needles

Wren had an absolutely lovely day today wandering around The Needles.  


Come for a wander with Wren to see what she saw.


She walked all the way to the tip 


Stopping along the way to admire the view.


When she got there she climbed the wire for a better look.



Magnificent!


She admired the view for quite some time.



Of course she also posed for some photos as well.



Inside the guard house


Hello is anyone there?



She climbed down the stairs, walked through the tunnels to where the search light was




There was a some interesting things to look at and climb on.






Can you see Wren?





About to go back through the tunnel.



Back outside she read up about the guns.





The Lighthouse Bug Hotel.



She learnt about the living conditions of the soldiers.



Explored the gunpowder rooms.




Went into the laboratory 



Wow!



It was all very interesting and educational.







What does this do?


It is the old winch for the gate.



On the way back down, more stunning views.


What an amazing day Wren had.



 

Monday, 13 September 2021

Wandering with Wren - Mottistone Gardens

Now the school/summer holiday crowds have gone home, it is time to start exploring the island again.


We have been here before, but Wren hasn't so she was excited to wander around Mottistone Gardens, a National Trust property.



There were a lot of lovely flowers for her to admire.


Little nooks and crannies to sit and just enjoy the weather and beauty of the gardens.



She strolled around the footpaths



Stopped to say hello to a pig in the raised vegetable beds.


Smelt the herbs


Had a shock at the giant spider she spied in the window


Said hello to a flower pot creature.


Sat a while


Read about the mining bees


Posed on a post



Balanced on a round concrete ball



Stood on a fence post


and waved to passers by


Rested on a tree.


What a great afternoon it was.  A really beautiful garden well worth a visit.

 

Thursday, 2 September 2021

A New Dress for Wren


Wren loves her new panda dress I made her at the end of August.



She wore it when we went for a wandering around Shanklin on the last day in August.


Oh, seems like she met a friend down there!