The Easter holidays saw us return to my beloved Norfolk with most of our family.
We drove down to Norfolk in our new acquisition, a 2019 Volvo V40 T3 'Inscription', a bit of a wrench from our V70 that has served us well over the years and of course the Morgan. However, it is a complete change in the sense that it is automatic, petrol, smaller than the V70 and only marginally less luxurious. It brought us to our destination in fine style.
Fabulous weather and a wonderful house in a magical location signalled that it would be enjoyed by all. However, I have to admit that my health at present leaves a little to be desired and rather restricts any physical activities...an example being that the family would take a delightful walk to the pub and my wife and I would have to drive!!
Belaugh, between Coltishall and Wroxham is the home of 'Death and Glory' the boat that featured in the wonderful Arthur Ransome tale 'Coot Club'. It is stored at the boatyard there and was an absolute must see for my youngest grandson.
We hired a day cruiser from a yard in Wroxham and had a lovely day cruising a chunk of the North Broads, sadly, due to my incapacity, the cruiser I had booked for a couple of days later had to be cancelled....oh the joys of old age!
The Bure Valley Railway beckoned, a delightful narrow guage line from Wroxham to Aylsham.
View up river from the bottom of our garden
The house was fabulous, close to my ideal I suppose and I am now researching the possibility of 'Crowd Funding' to raise sufficient funds for an offer!!!!
On our return I looked through some old photos that I have taken over the years while holidaying in Norfolk and sure enough. I found what I was looking for.........this photo of me steering a cruiser called 'Maid of the Mist' towards Belaugh with our rental property, 'High Meadow' to the right of the church.
The photo was taken in 1964....58 years ago!!!!!!
Beautifully, very little has changed.
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