This morning Jackie drove us to Lymington Quay where, after a short wait watching the harbour, we boarded Puffin Billy for a thirty minute tour.
Approaching midday in sultry weather, most visitors were taking a rest on the many available seats.
One of these watchers was prevailed upon to walk her little boy around the quay to see the ducks.
He became very excited when the Isle of Wight Ferry terminal train crossed the bridge over the untroubled water.
A colourful conversation took place on a moored boat.
Once started out on our trip in hazy midday sun, apart from one exception, shapes became more important than colour. A young family in the prow seats watched as we neared the yachts, moored at a cost of £10,000 per annum.
Our friendly guide pointed out the tallest ship, built in 1913, that is on the market for a cool £3,500,000.
We were rather too close for me to photograph the whole thing, so I had to be satisfied with a man up the mast.
On our return we skirted the opposite side of the harbour, so I took the shot then.
An interesting array of footwear was sported by our fellow passengers.
The exception to monochrome was the view of Lymington Marshes.
The Mallards hitching a lift on a dinghy insisted on being shown in all their glory.
Back home the sun continued burning, but, now no longer directly overhead, was more conducive to photography.
A scarlet climbing rose has now taken over the wisteria’s arbour.
Our more flamboyant poppies are now coming into bloom;
this one is reflected by a pink hydrangea in Elizabeth’s Bed.
This rose in The Oval Bed is labelled Pink Abundance. We are not sure about the colour description.
The Rose Garden received a good sprinkling.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s excellent chicken jalfrezi, vegetable rice and samosas; followed by her sponge cake. She drank Hoegaarden, I finished the Fleurie, and Sheila drank water.
Your poppy reminds me of the sun. (And how freaking hot it is outside.) 🙂
Thanks, Johnna
It looks like another fun adventure. I like the contrasting black and white and then the bright color shots–it’s like the Wizard of Oz movie before and after Dorothy goes over the rainbow. 🙂
That poppy is stunning.
Thank you, Merril. I like the Wizard of Oz analogy
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Wow! That poppy is really bright!
Thanks, John
I particularly like the long shot of the rose garden being watered, it is looking abundant!
Many thanks, Pauline
Your tour was pleasant this afternoon. I have a thing for ferries, my favorite being from northern Washington state to Vancouver Island, specifically coming into Victoria, BC. Time to back! More black and white would always be appreciated.
I adore the little boy’s pudgy legs in the rolled up trousers,one up one down; not so much the ones in sandals.
That last shot is perfect.
Many thanks, Mary. I, too, loved his little legs
Do you folks ever have a boring day? I think not.
Sometimes I just dig into the archives, Yvonne, Thank you
Oh, the black and whites are fantastic, Derrick. Your rose garden is picture perfect!
Many thanks, Jill
I would love to see those marshes. And I can almost hear the clinking of lines and masts. A lovely sound.
That is a lovely sound, indeed, Lisa. Thank you. I think we may go and look for the marshes
That shot of the poppy could be a bird’s eye view of a madly whirling flamenco dancer!
So it could, Cynthia. I wish I’d thought of that. Thank you
Lovely post, i love the black and white photos so much!
Thank you, Lynn
most welcome
I liked the black and white photos, including first, just the mast and then, the entire expensive antique boat of 1913. I enjoyed the little bit with his jeans rolled up. Jackie’s delicious chicken jalfrezi sounds each time you feature it, so delicious. A tip of my hat, to Jackie, for her stunning gardens! The rose garden while being watered by sprinkler is especially beautiful. 🙂
I do believe though, I may never prepare it but will show recipe to my oldest daughter who has most of my casserole dishes, pots and pans, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Robin. I hope your daughter enjoys the recipe
She will certainly prepare it since my two grandsons like new foods and enjoy spicy and savory flavors! Hope you have a special and adventurous weekend, Derrick!!
Thanks, Robin. You too
Beautiful photos………
Thank you, Vikey
Thank you:)
Excellent photographs Derrick, well captured subjects with all the details, love the Black and White also, that last picture is truly beautiful, I would live in that shed just for it’s sheer beauty.
Cheers.
Thank very much, Ian
Wonderful photos, as always. I do have a question about Jackie, though. Did she cook professionally, or is she simply an incredible home-cook? My oh my! The meals she makes.
Thanks, Laurie. No, not professional, but better than many of them
Yes, indeed! Wow! That woman can cook.
The last photograph is take in the garden of Eden apparently!
It was, Inese. Thank you
Absolutely love the black and whites and the flowers at the end are such a treat again 🙂
Thanks very much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂