We are moored up just downstream of Triggs Lock, I’ll try and put a few pics of our walk around Wisley today.

After a quick coffee we wandered towards the rose gardens, passing plenty of Cornus, covered in flowers.

The roses were spectacular, so many varieties and styles

Wandering past Hilltop, where my old glasshouses stood, is always nostalgic. There are no signs left of them now, just memories, but good ones at that.

Hilltops gardens are maturing nicely, very imaginative planting and friendly water fowl appreciating the ponds. Onto Battlestone Hill, the first area I worked in, and still a few Rhodo’s in flower.

Then walking to “My” gum trees to give them a hug….which I had planted 49 years ago ! Onto the Fairy Dell, looking like Tassie now

and then back down to the Alpine House, Rock garden and glasshouse after some lunch.

Of course we had to go into the Orchid house first…

Then into the main glasshouse, with the stunning Jade Vine

Time to head back to Cartbridge Marina, but not before tormenting myself in plant sales !

Back at the Marina the power situation had got worse…none available ! With a little bit begging the sparkie restored single phase to the main shed, allowing us to get up to date with the laundry. Being such a nice evening we’ve gone upstream to the first lock and have moored in the meadows. Tomorrow we will have lunch at the New Inn at Send and probably return to the marina…..“Finished with Engines”😢…we fly home on Sunday.