Autumn... sun?

Overturning the underlying principles of Murphy's Law, it was quite a nice autumn day today. Coincidentally, we'd planned to meet up with friends at Wisley Gardens, not a far drive south of us, so the fact that it wasn't raining was wonderful. It was very misty/foggy at first (giving me fond memories of SF!) but after lunch the sun came out and everything warmed up beautifully.

Some pictures for the curious are below. Here's most of our party walking by one of the park pagodas:


A Chinese junk rig model boat:


A two-year-old who likes to lead the way!

B helps the Eli-monster worship the sun. Note the decorative burp cloth:


Against my better judgment, here's a picture of me. And I'm only posting this so that B won't nag me to post one! I'm standing next to some sort of giant, artsy panda.

Hidden, carved shroom lurking on a path in the woods: