Bob Hobden wrote in message
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We waited until 11am then slowly walked over to the Victoria Gate in case
you were there so we must only just have missed you. Shame. There was only
5
of us but we saw all the glasshouses, well, all except Jim W and Barbara
who
fell behind in the rockery, took a wrong turning, and missed the Alpine
House which is always worth a visit with it's refrigerated bench. Luckily
our mobile phones reunited the party in the Waterlily House.
We had lunch at the Pavilion Restaurant, were you there?
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After being packed like sardines into a bus, it was 11.30 before I arrived
at the Victoria Gate and legged it swiftly to the Orangery just in case you
were still in the area. After a reviving cup of coffee I headed for the
Order (veg) beds, as that was the place I thought you might head for
first....... then I had no idea.
I really loved the rock / water gardens too, and "did" all the glasshouses,
and despite the forecast, the weather was good.
I had a picnic lunch in the Duke's Garden, looking out at the Hot Border,
which was stunning. I'm pleased you all had a good day too.

Marina