insects

It was a weekday but with this glorious late september weather and everyone at home a family trip was on the cards. We decided to go to Butterfly World for the afternoon, only a ten minute drive from where we live. The final Phase and main structure, the Biome, has yet to be built but don't let that put you off going there's still lots to see and do especially for children.

This morning we went to Butterfly World in Chiswell Green, we were very impressed and when it's finished in 2011 it will be even better! We took lots and lots of photographs not only of the butterflies but of the Future Gardens too.

Well at least this wet summer has been good for one creature, the slug. We went to a party at the weekend, it was held in a garden. I was chatting to a friend, she had put her wine glass on the floor, the next time she took a sip she gave an almighty shriek, a slug had climbed up the stem of the glass. On the plate next to it another six slugs had decided to party!