Carry on Cruising
Firstly I would like to say my intention was to post wonderful photos about our adventures on our british holiday on the Norfolk Broads, Oh what expectations we had, cruising along the river, cups of tea a plenty,with cake of course. A glass of prossecco in hand on the balmy evenings whilst moored up for the night, playing cards, laughing and Miss Darcy enjoying the view as we slowly cruise for the week.........Ahhhhhhh Bliss!
No, think our fate had other ideas...
When we arrived at Wroxham the sun just started to peer its head, so we started to have grand thoughts, then once unpacked , and the obligatory demonstration of how to actually drive your boat, Drive, maybe I mean Steer, and how to Moor up, and told no more than 5 mph we were ready to set sail, well maybe not sail! (see maybe this boating lark isn't for me, can't even get the jargon right)
Yes we were off, TALLY HO!
We started cruising along in 'Benmore 1' Bliss absolute Bliss, the water was calm as we mooched along taking in the amazing Houses along the river with there river drives and beautiful river views. then as we ventured a little further the waters opened up and became fields of Nature, along the banks were the river grasses, rushes and daffodils peeking around the corners. The sounds were wonderful, birds tweeting, grasses rustling in the breeze, and Glass like waters below.
the river was so calm you could see a mirror image of the trees. Apart from when another boat came past, then there was a gentle ripple, and our boat swayed slowly side to side. Perfect, so far I hear you say. Yes, Yes it was lovely....
Then 'it' happened disaster struck, we decided the find a perfect mooring place for the night, it was just starting to become dusk, and you are not allowed to cruise in the dark so once we found our beautiful spot, and it was beautiful, then the fun starts, so My friends hubby Ron was the captain, steering and mooring up, Hubby was captains mate, which entails the ropes, there were two, one at the front and one at the back, so he ties the back one ...Voila! But, in the mean time my friend decides she would quite like to help, so literally Jumps, yes jumps, or should I say Sky dives, onto said bank, but in doing this she catches her foot on the rail, and 'Falls' onto the bank head first... 'Oh' I hear you say, so I could explain in great detail her accident, but to protect those involved I will skim over it, she basically Broke her leg, we spent the next two days in the harbour as my friend and hubby were at the hospital, But upon her return we voted to continue our adventure, (yes my friend voted in, we didn't 'make' her continue)
So we started again
Yes we are Off...Again, Tally Ho!
we cruised along the River Bure reaching as far as Oby along the most beautiful Waters, this river spans a lovely 32 miles, with the most tranquil water and wonderful scenery, we decided to Moor for the evening, but this time left it to the Captain and Captains mate ... very sensible I hear you say!
And Wow words cannot say how amazingly beautiful the sunsets and sunrises are on the Broads, the colours are overwhelming, Vibrant Oranges, Reds, Purples, Blues and dusky Grey slowing melting into the water, such a natural Moment, One which we never tire of experiencing, or capturing.
The wildlife is plentiful, it made me wish I was more educated on our birds, the Swans with there cygnets were gliding gracefully , only making the tiniest ripple through the glowing sunset waters.
Hubby was loving pointing out the birds of prey sweeping across the banks to grab there latest find.
and, unfortunately I didn't manage to capture the graceful Owl we had perched not far from our bed for the night.
Yes at last it was as we imagined, albeit a tad chilly during the night, but armed with our trusty Thermals and blankets a plenty we managed to get some sleep.
For our homeward journey we cruised along to Upton with Fishley past a rather photo worthy windmill then onto the Icon Of The Broads St Benets Abbey a Monestry during Anglo Saxon times.
A welcomed walk through the ruins.
Would I venture on a Norfolk Broads Cruising holiday again?
Miss Darcy enjoyed it....So...
'Yes' but maybe during warmer months and communicate at the beginning, who's doing what!😊
No, think our fate had other ideas...
When we arrived at Wroxham the sun just started to peer its head, so we started to have grand thoughts, then once unpacked , and the obligatory demonstration of how to actually drive your boat, Drive, maybe I mean Steer, and how to Moor up, and told no more than 5 mph we were ready to set sail, well maybe not sail! (see maybe this boating lark isn't for me, can't even get the jargon right)
Yes we were off, TALLY HO!
We started cruising along in 'Benmore 1' Bliss absolute Bliss, the water was calm as we mooched along taking in the amazing Houses along the river with there river drives and beautiful river views. then as we ventured a little further the waters opened up and became fields of Nature, along the banks were the river grasses, rushes and daffodils peeking around the corners. The sounds were wonderful, birds tweeting, grasses rustling in the breeze, and Glass like waters below.
the river was so calm you could see a mirror image of the trees. Apart from when another boat came past, then there was a gentle ripple, and our boat swayed slowly side to side. Perfect, so far I hear you say. Yes, Yes it was lovely....
Then 'it' happened disaster struck, we decided the find a perfect mooring place for the night, it was just starting to become dusk, and you are not allowed to cruise in the dark so once we found our beautiful spot, and it was beautiful, then the fun starts, so My friends hubby Ron was the captain, steering and mooring up, Hubby was captains mate, which entails the ropes, there were two, one at the front and one at the back, so he ties the back one ...Voila! But, in the mean time my friend decides she would quite like to help, so literally Jumps, yes jumps, or should I say Sky dives, onto said bank, but in doing this she catches her foot on the rail, and 'Falls' onto the bank head first... 'Oh' I hear you say, so I could explain in great detail her accident, but to protect those involved I will skim over it, she basically Broke her leg, we spent the next two days in the harbour as my friend and hubby were at the hospital, But upon her return we voted to continue our adventure, (yes my friend voted in, we didn't 'make' her continue)
So we started again
Yes we are Off...Again, Tally Ho!
we cruised along the River Bure reaching as far as Oby along the most beautiful Waters, this river spans a lovely 32 miles, with the most tranquil water and wonderful scenery, we decided to Moor for the evening, but this time left it to the Captain and Captains mate ... very sensible I hear you say!
And Wow words cannot say how amazingly beautiful the sunsets and sunrises are on the Broads, the colours are overwhelming, Vibrant Oranges, Reds, Purples, Blues and dusky Grey slowing melting into the water, such a natural Moment, One which we never tire of experiencing, or capturing.
The wildlife is plentiful, it made me wish I was more educated on our birds, the Swans with there cygnets were gliding gracefully , only making the tiniest ripple through the glowing sunset waters.
Hubby was loving pointing out the birds of prey sweeping across the banks to grab there latest find.
and, unfortunately I didn't manage to capture the graceful Owl we had perched not far from our bed for the night.
Yes at last it was as we imagined, albeit a tad chilly during the night, but armed with our trusty Thermals and blankets a plenty we managed to get some sleep.
For our homeward journey we cruised along to Upton with Fishley past a rather photo worthy windmill then onto the Icon Of The Broads St Benets Abbey a Monestry during Anglo Saxon times.
A welcomed walk through the ruins.
Would I venture on a Norfolk Broads Cruising holiday again?
'Yes' but maybe during warmer months and communicate at the beginning, who's doing what!😊
Ohhh this looks just amazing! I really want to go on the Broads. Those sunsets! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAhh it was wonderful for the sunsets and wildlife Kerry defo recommend... but maybe in summer and no jumping off the boat ����
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