Spring Flowers and Sandbags

I went on a lovely walk from Shoreham to Otford in Kent on Sunday. 

So many pretty spring flowers along the way.

Browsed the lovely antique shop at Otford and then had tea and cake in one of the tearooms before following the path back along the river. As you can see the arches of the bridge at Shoreham had almost disappeared as the water level was so high. The bridge and ford at Eynesford nearby were closed a few weeks ago as the river level was even higher then.

You get a sneaky peek at some lovely houses and gardens on the opposite side of the river as you walk along which I can never resist.

I wouldn't mind a stroll around this garden with all its beautiful topiary.

 

Don't think I've ever seen as many Snowdrops. There seemed to be large clumps and drifts of them everywhere. Very beautiful.

Some of the houses near to the river had sand bags outside the doors. 

I just hope they didn't get flooded.

A big hello to my new followers and I hope everyone has a lovely week.