Afternoon Tea and More Pizza

This morning we walked around the old farmyard and through the forest by the lake on the estate. We also took a short drive into the countryside and the town next door. Then in the afternoon, we went to explore the inside of the castle before my parents went to their afternoon tea, an anniversary gift to them from my brothers and I. 

Afternoon tea sweets

 The afternoon tea menu is as follows:
Finger Sandwiches: Oak-cured Irish Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Crème Fraiche on Wholemeal; Refreshing Cucumber and Cream Cheese on White; Honey-baked Ham with Wholegrain Mustard on White
Selection of Sweet Treats: Chelsea Bun, Opera Cake, Shortbread, Mini Éclair, Mini Lemon Meringue, Mini Strawberry Cone, Crumpets, Tea Bread & Cake, Fruit Scones and Preserves with Clotted Cream
Selection of Teas or Freshly Brewed Coffee:
Freshly Brewed North South Regular Coffee 
Decaffeinated Coffee 
Americano, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Mocha, Café Latte, Double Espresso 
Choice of Herbal Teas (Irish Breakfast, Ronnefeldt Loose Tea, Classic Chai, Jungpana, Earl Grey, Green Keemun Leaf, Morgentau, Herbs & Ginger, Moroccan Mint, Camomile Blossoms)
Hot Chocolate with a choice of: Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate or Creamy Caramel 
Syrups (to add to coffee or hot chocolate): Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Irish Cream 

Garlic mushroom pizza

After that, we played around in the games room by our cottage a bit – jumbo connect four, jumbo jenga, ping pong, and pool. Then we went back to that wonderful pizzeria for supper, and for another short walk. Today was a laid-back, casual day spending quality time together.