Today it was time to leave Norfolk and return home. Last night, for the first time this week we had rain and today as we left the village this rainbow bid us farewell.
Saturday, 27 October 2018
Day 300 - October 27th
Today it was time to leave Norfolk and return home. Last night, for the first time this week we had rain and today as we left the village this rainbow bid us farewell.
Friday, 26 October 2018
Day 299 - October 26th
Today was my birthday. I was given some lovely cards and presents and a cute little cake.
We decided to spend the day at Blickling Hall - something that we have done before on my birthday.
Blickling Hall is a National Trust property and was the birth place of Anne Boleyn.
For the past six months there have been a number of art installations called 'The Word Defiant' at Blickling Hall. Inspiration for the displays came from the 12,500 books in Blickling's library. You can read all about the art installations here, the highlight of which is this huge exhibit in the library.
Outside we were able to wander around the grounds.
In the orangery, the citrus trees were doing well......
..... and there was lots to see in the walled garden too.
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Day 298 - October 25th
Today we visited Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden at South Walsham. 130 acres of ancient woodland, gardens and a private broad. There were over 3 miles of woodland walks which we were able to explore.
Apparently these are Cornish Lilies - ironically they are not true lilies and they don't come from Cornwall!
Wooden bears were dotted around the woodlands for children to find.
Boat trips are run daily on the broad and having got a taste for boating yesterday, we decided to take the 50 minute trip today around the broad, along the River Bure and past the historic ruins of St. Benet's Abbey.
It was very peaceful on the water and the driver pointed out things of interest as we went along.
St Benet's Abbey was a medieval monastery but has been completely demolished except for the gatehouse and the windpump later built onto it. The Bishops of Norwich have remained abbots of the abbey to this day and we were told that once a year the Bishop of Norwich arrives at the ruins in a wherry boats and conducts a service.
After out boat trip we continued to explore the woodlands and gardens.
Everywhere was looking very autumnal with lots of fungi to be found.
Apparently these are Cornish Lilies - ironically they are not true lilies and they don't come from Cornwall!
Wooden bears were dotted around the woodlands for children to find.
Boat trips are run daily on the broad and having got a taste for boating yesterday, we decided to take the 50 minute trip today around the broad, along the River Bure and past the historic ruins of St. Benet's Abbey.
It was very peaceful on the water and the driver pointed out things of interest as we went along.
St Benet's Abbey was a medieval monastery but has been completely demolished except for the gatehouse and the windpump later built onto it. The Bishops of Norwich have remained abbots of the abbey to this day and we were told that once a year the Bishop of Norwich arrives at the ruins in a wherry boats and conducts a service.
After out boat trip we continued to explore the woodlands and gardens.
Everywhere was looking very autumnal with lots of fungi to be found.
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