August 19th - Visiting with Nana and Grandad in Devon
It's been some time since our last update, but rest assured we have been putting our time to good use. We have packed our days so full, and seen so much in the past week, that we have been left with little energy in the evening to put together a blog post. Given our frantic pace, a change of scenery in the serene countryside of North Devon is just what we needed! Cliveden Last Monday, we, accompanied by Opa, Oma, and cousin Beatrice, made a visit to Cliveden, a gorgeous country estate that has housed many notable owners in the past, including most recently a branch of the Astor family. The grounds of the estate, today administered by the National Trust, are home to many sights. An old fountain greets visitors to the grounds, though due to drought conditions, the water features are not currently in operation. Though the fountain was not operational, it was home to a mother duck and her adorable ducklings! From there, it's a short walk up to the entrance of the...