On our way to our
bungalow accommodation directly on the broad, we popped into a country pub and
lunched in the sunshine. When we arrived at our bungalow, we unpacked and went
for a walk along the broad-walk, which allowed us to walk over the marshes and
see the wildlife close at hand. We had great views over the water and learnt
about the animals that live all around us. Then it was off to Wroxham for
dinner in a restaurant that overlooked the broads. After dinner we had a walk
around Wroxham and then went for a drink in a local pub before returning home.
After a full
breakfast we drove to the horse and donkey sanctuary and enjoyed getting up
close to the animals. We took a tractor & trailer ride, listening to our
guide, as we fed the animals. We went back to the broads and quickly made
sandwiches for our picnic as we went onto a cruiser for an afternoon trip along
the rivers. We were lucky enough to see some otters. Also we took it in turns
to steer the boat. That night, after dinner, we went ten pin bowling and really
enjoyed the experience. 
The following day
we set off to Holt to ride on the steam train to Sherringham. Once there we
walked down the high street to the sea. Unfortunately as the weather wasn’t too
nice we decided to walk back to the station and return on the steam train. Back
at Holt we were lucky enough to be allowed up on the “plate” and we could dream
of being the engine driver! On our way home we stopped off to see an art
exhibition of paintings, drawings and pottery all done by adults with LD. It
really was very good. Many actually exhibit all over the world! That evening we
went to Yarmouth to watch the greyhound racing. It was great fun and we all
managed to get a winner (except Derek), so it was great fun. After the racing
we went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner.
On the next day we
went sailing and we all had the chance at the tiller. The wind was just right
and we got up a fair pace of knots. After lunch we canoed in specially stabilised
vessels and earned our dinner that night. After dinner we went ten pin bowling
again and also played pool and had fun in the arcade.
Our last full day
was spent on an all day river cruise and we had a go at steering the boat as we
were now accomplished drivers......we had a picnic and stopped off for a drink
along the way. We even got an ice cream boat pull up aside and we all indulged!
Once back at base we relaxed and then got ready for dinner that night in a very
nice pub on the banks of the river. It was a lovely way to end off our fabulous
holiday.
The last day was
here and we got packed up and set off for a ride through the beautiful
countryside and took a lunch break in yet another pub before saying our
farewells. We had made some new friends and met old ones too. It was a very
good experience all round.
Thank you all for
making this another jolly holiday!
Derek, Faye & Jim
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