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What a great weekend, yesterday ten bellies and I ventured out with Thud and family to Ness Gardens an absolutely breath taking garden. Currently owned by the University of Liverpool its original owner was Arthur Kilpin Bulley who started the garden in 1898 but after his death it was given to the University by his daughter. This was a great opportunity for Princess OTW to experience some of England's great beauty spots, and as she took her first few steps just the day before we were certain she would love this little adventure outdoors. The weather started out a little muggy but by mid afternoon the sun broke out and the temperature rose generously for this time of year. The fresh air and the fantastic scenery was a blessing and gave a little insight as to why Britain is great compared to the concrete, congested, boarded up shit filled city. On return and the weather still so very warm their was a feeling of the Med and Thud cooked up a great Italian dish with help from Mrs OTW, and with a bottle of Soave we sat on the steps and ate.
Note to Thud, Eating outside is even better when you have a table and chairs.

Today started off well, we met up with family to eat and celebrate birthdays and with Yesterday fresh in mind we headed out to a little city secret.
Allerton Towers is a secret to most of the city scum that rush to parks on hot days with their BBQ's and crates of beer (i was once scum like this, Student life). The Garden is quiet and well maintained with great walls that show their age. The Gardens have some remains of the original house which adds to the character and romance of the park.
As the five of us sat while being entertained by Princess OTW the heavens opened and within seconds the sky had turned grey and thunder was followed by lightening. The dramatic change in weather seemed to amuse the little one as we stood under a tree hoping the rain would ease. Unfortunately this was not to be and while we stood there in our summer attire minus the buggy, the reality became clear that we would have to make a run for it. The fat rain continued to the amuse Princess OTW while we all got absolutely drenched.
All in all a great weekend, family, friends and the great outdoors followed by food and wine. Its a shame Monday comes so quickly.