An uneventful, but hot, cruise back to Pyrford was followed by a torrential rainstorm last night. Luckily it turned into a grey day, so off to Wisley to see how it’s grown. Battlestone Hill was a picture with Rhododendrons, Azalea’s and Cornus. 

After lunch the glasshouses beckoned, with Orchids and exotic Tree Ferns ! but the Jade Vine was  centre stage, with  its unreal green blue colour. Tomorrow we have an early start for Venice, with some Dolce Vita to follow.