Paprika

I photograph this rhododendron every year - how can I resist it? It is just bursting into flower, the buds a deep orange and the open flowers a pale apricot. It is called " Paprika".
Another birthday today (Normous') and another lunch. We went with friends to a local pub which has recently had a complete makeover. The menu is new too and the meal was excellent. We will be going back!