This week’s theme on Tara’s The Gallery is paint a picture of the world we live in.
The hidden bits, the bits you feel are special and people should know about. The bits people wouldn’t necessarily see. It could be a picture of where you live. Somewhere you love to visit. Somewhere you’ve been on holiday. Somewhere you want to return to.
I chose Leeds Castle, in the small village of Leeds in Kent. Not Leeds the city. I love castles and history, but this is my all time favourite castle. Not only is it gorgeous, on beautiful grounds, have amazing wildlife but it holds some very special memories for me.
In 2002 I was in hospital in Kent for five weeks, another story for another time. My dad, my rock was with me. It was my 25 birthday weekend and I got a pass for a day, he took me to Leeds castle. It was such a nice place to visit. My dad and I used to visit a lot of castles, museums, art galleries, etc but this way by far our favourite. And our last visit.
The castle grounds have an aviary, a maze, a grotto, a golf course and what may be the world’s only museum of dog collars.
This was the one and only time I have ever seen black swans. Not sure they don’t dye them this colour. Only kidding, they are born that way.
I would recommend Leeds Castle to everyone, young or old. I only wish I lived closer.
Check out the other entries on this week’s The Gallery over at Tara’s Blog.
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