So here's a some shots from Garson's Farm (one of the places to go round here when you get the urge to pick your own fresh fruit n vegies) and Leith Hill, reputedly the highest point in SE England - not that it gets particularly high in SE England.
Happy New Year everyone!
These shots were taken at Garson's Farm in October, shortly before Halloween - now we understand why pumpkins are symbolic at this time of year.
It can be very difficult to find children in the corn. Lucy emerged bearing corn, but Caitlin didn't emerge for ages.
Apart from pumpkins and corn, we also picked some yummy cucumbers (to make sandwiches of course) as well as strawberries and apples. Naturally fruit n veg tastes much better when you pick it yourself (except for the ones Caiti picked).
Here's the girls in their hiking gear climbing Leith Hill. Being the highest point in SE England, the road doesn't go all the way to the top of the hill, probably to reduce the risk of altitude sickness and nose bleeds. So instead it's about a 1km walk through the forest up to the summit. There are lots of wild mushrooms (and dog's turds) to avoid stepping on as you go.
There is a tower on the top of Leith Hill which serves no real purpose other than to reach a height of 1000ft - the hill is only about 930ft high apparently. It was built by a rich land owner in the 19th century, who obviously didn't have anything better to do at the time. The English call this type of thing a "folly", but we think they are good fun.
The narrow, overcrowded spiral staircase is quite a climb, but once on top you can see for miles.
We're sure the view is better on a less hazy day.
But we could still see the punters down below.
Lucy in front of the tower - note that there are lots of mountain bikes parked outside - the Leith Hill area is a bit of a mountain biker's paradise.
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