We’re glad we got back to the Marina yesterday, we were rockin and rolling last night as a storm went thru…..Still too windy to reverse out off our jetty this morning, so a quick trip to West Byfleet, and onto Wisley again.

This time we went into the walled gardens, and walked down to the pinetum. The second walled garden had a stunning fountain, thanks for the heads up Mum 👍

As usual Wisley plant creatively, using large plants in small spaces to dramatic effect.

The weather was still threatening, but we decided to chance it and headed to the pinetum and heather landscape.

The miniature cyclamen were stunning under the stone pines, with carpets of pink and white flowers.

The heather garden was just coming into colour with foliage and flowers. They always remind H of Scotland, covering the hillsides.

It started to rain so we ducked into a large bird hide that overlooked the River Wey. The bird feeders were crammed with lots of small blue tits and a lesser spotted woodpecker, stunning in red plumage. Sadly he flew away before I could a shot, but it was great watching the birds whilst waiting for the rain to stop.

The foliage colours had intensified over the last couple of days, with a couple of trees in full autumn splendour. After an afternoon tea stop the shop beckoned, with an amazing array of gifts and plants. We succumbed! but the Christmas gifts are all organised now ! The orchids were spectacular, it’s a good thing there’s quarantine back to Oz. Tomorrow we will do a final cruise down the Wey, and overnight on the Thames.