Thursday, 23rd September 2021
Another sunny and warm day (21C), but, with a stiff breeze.
After two consecutive days of cycling, the troops prefer a bit of walking.
A shopping trip to Loddon, for milk and bananas.
After lunch, we walk along the marked footpath (Wherryman's Way) alongside Gale Cruisers. I tried to find information, on the internet, about the route, but, it would appear there are dozens of marked walks throughout Norfolk, call Wherryman's Way.
A very pleasant walk, first by the river, then through pleasant countryside.
We also find yet another Church (All Saints) within a short walk from the site.We return to the site to find we have a new neighbour, who is busy trying to erect his air-awning, without the benefit of a pump.
I loan him my Ring electric pump, but, without the correct adaptors (which he does not have either), there is little success.
Another bright and sunny day, 21C. However, there is a stiff breeze, blowing from the South-West.
We have a leisurely morning, and do not set off on our cycle ride until almost 11:00.
We are off to Bungay (where do they get these names from?, Anglo-Saxon apparently).
According to my calculations it is going to be. a round trip of about 18 miles, as usual, I round this down a bit, to 14 miles, before releasing the information to "the troops".
The initial part of the route is NCN 1, as we did on Monday, but, unfortunately, I am too optimistic about my navigation skills / memory, and do not bother to load the route into the Garmin.
Needless to say, this is a mistake, and, we (well I) go wrong at a particular cross roads, adding quite a detour to our ride.
The good news is, I manage to get us bag "on track".
The bad news is, by the time we get to Bungay, we have covered almost 11 miles, thus implying a total trip of 22 miles.
A picnic lunch, plus a trip to a coffee shop for coffee and cake only partly mitigates my error.
The return journey goes without a hitch, and the total turns out to be 19.4, still a bit more than 14. This us at approximately 17 miles, the smile has returned, just.
Hope you are enjoying your late Summer break for which the weather appears to be kind at the moment!
ReplyDeleteYou are scouting out the area of the country that we have neglected , other than our honeymoon (complete with outdoor ash toilet outside Norwich in pre-history times!)
What with detours and now fuel delivery shortages, hope you get back without too much trouble.
I notice the rather nice selfie and wonder how that was achieved
I was busily taking a photograph of the village sign (long story) and a kind passer by asked if we would like him to take. photograph of the two of us together. No technology (or skill on my part) involved ;)
DeleteMr Reay...you do push your luck at times don't you with your little fibs to the troops with regards to the proposed "Yomps" that you have planned! Keep 'em guessing is obviously the ploy ! Keep the blogs coming !
ReplyDeleteI try. I dont think the troops always believe my stories, but, they play the game ;)
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