Monday, September 3

THE BUTTERFLY PARK, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. UK



The Butterfly and Wildlife Park at Long Sutton has always been a favourite of ours and, while Jake concentrated on his college assignment at home, Harry and I paid it another visit.

The pond inside the enclosure looked fabulous with all it's water lettuce so I purchased 10 from their shop so we could put them in our own pond back at home.
The enclosure has thousands of butterflies as walking through it feels much like a fairytale. There is a crocodile, turtles, lizards etc... and many birds. One of the doves took a liking to Harry and climbed onto his hand, it then allowed him to walk through the entire closure - 3 times! - while still sitting on his hand and at one point climbing onto his shoulder like a pirate pose, which made Harry very happy. Both of my boys have been naturals with animals, they live in the country and have always been surrounded by nature and it's natural cycle. It was wonderful to watch Harry walk the same path as his Brother before him, so relaxed and with such an obvious bond between him and the creature.

A day at the Butterfly Park would not be complete without a visit to the children's adventure playground, the farm and the cafe. The cafe sell an array of home-made cakes, eight to ten inches deep, laden with creams, jams and icing sugar dusting, a delicious way to take a break from the heat of the enclosure and refresh!

11 comments:

PNH said...

Your work is so great,I an ever aware that I still have a long way to go, maybe in the next life.

Linda said...

Wonderful sketches of a neat place. The first one, with the butterfly all in browns, is particularly inspiring -- wonderful!

Joan said...

What great sketches from the Butterfly Park. I love the one of the cafe...super!

Africantapestry and Myfrenchkitchen said...

You are such a prolific artist Anita and evrything you do has that touch of excellence! I missed so many great posts...wonderful work as always!
Ronell

Joan Y said...

All of your paintings have a wonderful gaiety about them (I know, who uses "gaiety" anymore ... but that's the only word that comes to mind). You know, that happy feeling! I guess that's why I like to visit. :)

Anita Davies said...

Thankyou Phyl!

Anita Davies said...

Thanx Linda!

Anita Davies said...

Thankyou Joan!

Anita Davies said...

Thankyou so much for your kind words Ronell.

Anita Davies said...

LOL...Thankyou Joan, I'm so pleased your visits here brighten your day.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great way to spend a day. Your sketches a wonderful as always. I especially like the one with the little bird on your son's hand. That's a keeper!