June books

Our June book club discussed 'Invisible Ink' and although it is a small book it produced a lengthy discussion! In our group whoever has chosen the book does the introduction. Hearing about the author's life was fascinating, we could see the connection to things within his novel. A biography of his life would make another good read!

Toad Hole Cottage

Having ducked down and successfully navigated the bridge at Ludham it was good to moor the boat and step ashore. We discovered the delightful small museum of Toad Hole Cottage, a house that had been lived in by generations of eel catchers.

There were several items that I remember from my childhood, stone 'pigs' used to warm cold beds.Those pigs will have been very welcome in harsh weather, surrounded by water I'm sure the damp would seep into your bones. There would have been jousling for position to be close to the fire on winter nights! In the pantry there were jelly moulds like the ones we had at home, my mother used her rabbit mould for blancmange or caramel custard.

All aboard!

 We've been on the Norfolk Broads for a few days with all the family. With three kilos of duck food on board and pairs of binoculars we were ready to see the sights.

The weather was kind.

There are windmills in all states to see, from disrepair to des res.

Tied up for the night and after supper at the pub it was back to the boat for a good night's sleep.

Ducking down under Ludham Bridge.

The captain has a break while we take in water.

'The Queen' was spotted waving from a number of cabin windows and seen sitting on the lawns of various waterside houses. The place was awash with flags and bunting.

Are these dwellings with moorings or moorings with dwellings?!