Monday, September 10, 2007
13th August. Evening in Tilgate Park with Ekatarina.
On Monday evening (13th August) we went for a walk in Tilgate Park.
This was our last trip out together because the next day was Tuesday and I was in the shop; and anyway it rained for most of the day.
On Wednesday, very early. Ashley and Ekatarina went back to Bangor.
Ecky discovered that trees make excellent climbing frames, expecially the gnarled twisted branches of the rhododendrons.
Ecky discovered that trees make excellent climbing frames, expecially the gnarled twisted branches of the rhododendrons.
And there are no notices saying that trees are not suitable for children over the age of 12!
Ecky climbed on the tree stump to look at the lake.
Then she joined her Dad and Grandad to watch the ducks.
Bill is standing on higher ground than Ashley - he is not really taller.
Here are the ducks and gulls.
As darkness fell we played at the carved seat.
Ecky asked me to pose looking through the hole. She is becoming very good at seeing photos in her head.
Ecky is pretending to be a fierce animal in a cage.
Peering through the standing carvings.
Goodbye to the metal lion - and goodbye to Crawley and to us.
Goodbyes are sad of course - but they are also chances for new things to begin.
