Sunday, 22 April 2012

Neatishead to Womack Staithe

What a difference in the weather this morning.  Photos of us moored at the Staithe and as we left …

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After crossing Barton Broad …

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we motored down the River Ant passing a Hunter yacht moored at Irstead Staithe and several more Hunters sailing down with us …

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Before long we were moored above Ludham Bridge and the boys were ashore and ready for the annual photo!

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It was too muddy to get down to the mill as in previous years so we had to make do with them standing on the path.  After a visit to the shop (naturally!) and with the roof down, we set off under the bridge …

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We were making for Potter Heigham for lunch and passed a narrow boat and yachts on our way along the River Bure …

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Plus the first babies we’d seen and a lady bird that took a fancy to Hamish’s head!

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St Benet’s Abbey appeared to be covered in scaffolding.  More about this later in the week …

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With Vikki at the helm we continued on up the River Thurne and moored at Potter Heigham …

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Lathams was calling!! Jamie found a microfibre cloth whilst shopping and when he came back the windows were given a good clean.

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After lunch we motored back down the River Thurne and turned up to Womack Water.  After mooring at the Staithe we took the dogs for a walk into Ludham where I went grave hunting while everyone else sheltered in the Alfresco Tea Rooms as the sky was getting darker by the minute!

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I just managed to get my photos before the heavens opened and I joined the others for a very welcome coffee and cake.  Once the rain had passed we made our way back to Mars but the sky was still looking very threatening …

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On the way there was a downpipe which appeared to be trying to spray unsuspecting victims as they passed …

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After a late rainbow we had a lovely sunset …

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