On a bitterly cold December evening, JoAnne and I headed to Devon to the Botanical Gardens to stroll around the lantern festival. Despite the cold we had a lovely evening. The trails through the Japanese gardens were stunning - with candles lighting up all the pathways...the freshly fallen snow on the trees adding to the magical effect. Volunteers dressed up as Winter Wood Nymphs, and covered in dainty lights walked around giving out candy canes and having their pictures taken with people - but never speaking!!! :)
There were firepit areas to warm yourself by and hot apple cider!!!! Music and a craft sale...
It really was a lovely evening and I will definitely go again - I just hope it isn't as cold next year so that I can take the children :)
It was a perfect day as we had spent the day strolling around the Butterdome craft sale....and then we ended the day having supper out together to warm up :)
Thank you JoAnne :)
xxx
