Everyday Adventure: Castle Howard

This weekend we were originally supposed to visit Warsaw, but with Alfie's continued recovery we decided to spend the long weekend at home and continue to take care of him.  In good news, we visited the vet today and he is continuing to heal well...he feels so well that he wants to run upstairs, jump. and go on long walks.  That's the challenge ... keeping him calm.  Here he is enjoying breakfast this morning:

We also got to go to the stunning Castle Howard.  Built originally in the 1500's, it's one nicest stately home in Yorkshire.  It has been used in many movies and television shows...including my latest obsession...Victoria.  It was a fabulous day out!

The back of Castle Howard...actually more interesting than the front! Amazing blue sky!

Our usual tandem photo ...tripod works!

Inside...the bed used in Victoria...

A temple at the edge of the property...these seemed super popular at some point in the 1700's for hosting outdoor dinner parties.

Strolling the property in the sun....

The gardens were beautiful even in October...

Husby enjoyed the gardens too ...

...we also stopped at an American dinner... note my favorite...corn dogs!  P enjoyed the crazy slider plate: