Another sunny day and we have left the car on the drive and got on our bikes instead. We have had a lovely cycle along the canal and then we tried a little track to save going on the road but this petered out into a non existent path although it is supposed to be a bridle path. Reminded me of my Dad's shortcuts when we often had to lift the bikes over stiles etc.

We arrived at the NT garden in time for lunch but the whole world and his wife were having lunch so we decamped to the pub down the road. Had some lovely sandwiches in a pretty little garden. Strolled round the NT gardens - very pretty and then a welcome cuppa in the cafe.

We decided to go to another NT property not far away and apparently if we cycled fast we would just make the last guided tour of the house.

Arrived in the nick of time but then just as we were about to prop up our bikes a friend I havent seen in years called my name. We had a quick chat swapped email addresses and managed to join the tour 10 mins late. Glad we made it as it was most interesting.