11October warm, rain threatening but ….

Heading to the Norfolk coast we wandered Sandringham, royal home and current residence of the Queen. Alas we were not invited to tea, or anything else.

The landscaped gardens, Victorian era, with lakes and beautiful trees, as well as nature walks. Thousands of acres of land are owned by the ” estate”. We even broke down and toured the house, a bust from my viewpoint. Maybe in other parts of the house they have installed a color tv and some furniture that could be used to sit, read, and sip a cocktail.

Fine apples and other produce are grown and sold as part of maintenance. The proceeds of the well stocked gift shop also go to the Queen. They sheepishly admitted it when I enquired.

Wildlife, deer but and pigeon, many ducks. No sheep seen.

The coast is windy, closing down as the season is finishing up. Water looks grey, dark and chilly. Picture on G plus with more likely tomorrow.

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