Fossil stone treads

Fossil stone treads
Originally uploaded by Lenny & Meriel.

The steps from the buffer space now have their treads and although we've deliberated long and hard about what should be stuck underneath them (there's a gap between the treads and the top brick courses which is asking to be filled with shells or something), it may well be that we'll stick with mortar.
The alcoves/niches have worked out really well and as soon as we're out there late enough to use candles, they'll be used.
Now all we have to wait for is the slate tiles to be installed on top and a metal grille to be added to bridge the gap between the house and the steps and it'll be done.