Not wild, but nonetheless beautiful:

Day 18 was almost entirely spent catching up on chores, but ended, despite the threatening clouds, in the glorious surroundings of Hampton Court. Whilst beautifully presented, and very formal, this part of the gardens also had plenty of birds and insects around:

And see how, in the foreground, there is space for some ragged edges, even in this most orderly of settings:

And let’s not forget the impact of the river on the surroundings:

On the opposite bank, a row of fishermen sat patiently, and silently, watching the water.

What a truly lovely place: