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| Pub night with Steve and Kathy |
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| Finally on the road again! |
Haven’t quite got into the routine of doing my daily blog, which
I find not so easy when we are staying with friends but hopefully will get back
into it properly once we are touring.
England has turned on some of the most stunning summer
weather, blue skies, temperatures in the mid 20’s and a very gentle breeze. It
was a perfect day for driving today after leaving Kathy and Steve’s about 9.30,
as always, they have looked after us so well and we were able to get our “sea
legs” back and tick off all the bits and pieces that needed to get done. Feel
really excited to get back on the road, and very quickly remembering where
things are and settle into the routine. Cranked up the radio with Willie Nelson
and “On the Road Again” … our theme
song!! We drove south to via Kings Lynn and Ely, to the campground at Ardsleigh,
traffic was surprisingly light so and easy 3 hour drive, with a stop for a brew
on the way. Awning up, chairs out and in no time we were relaxing for the
afternoon.
Thursday
we collected Ruakiwi from Wakefield’s in Boston where we store her each year
before driving next door for a MOT which Steve had booked in for us. Always
hold my breath and hope there are no issues but she flew through and it was back
to Steve’s and a busy evening unpacking our bags and remembering where to put
things. Friday morning, we drove up to Johnsons where they have a small
business run by a group of Iranians who clean vehicles. For £35 they gave her a
wash then set to and hand polished her as well as giving the roof a good scrub.
She looks so good, just like new again. These guys work so fast and there was no
stopping for a rest. Well worth the money. While that was getting done, we went
into the store and filled the trolley with fresh supplies, then back to the van
and stowed it all away. A good feeling.
Friday
night and dinner out at the wonderful old Barley Mow Pub in Friskney, a 30
minute drive North of Boston. A good night to relax knowing we were all ready
for the road.
And
tomorrow we have a 30 minute drive to Harwich and the 10am ferry to Rotterdam.
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The new house nearing completion. Steve has
been busy with the landscaping. | |
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| "Roughing it"!! |
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| TIme for MOT |
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| Birds eye view of a very clean Ruakiwi |
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| Barley Mow for dinner. |
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| The old cemetry near Kathy and Steve's |
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| A very intriguing grave! |
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| Beautiful Suffolk. |
Comments
The cottage looks beautiful in Suffolk.The grave was interesting.