The day dawned bright on the Tuesday so we decided we'd head for the Broads and hire a boat for a couple of hours. There's quite a few different marinas where boats can be hired from, we chose Wroxham,
We had a short holiday on the Norfolk broads when Daniel and Eleanor were very young, I think Eleanor must only have been about three or four and she can't remember anything of it now so she really enjoyed having a go at steering the boat herself and she soon got the hang of it.
I've never seen so many herons in one place before, they could be spotted all the way along the river bank.
There were swans too, and different types of ducks.
This salty sea dog enjoyed his time aboard. The life vest was not his, he was just wearing it for the photo.
We could have gone on a boat trip rather than hire a boat ourselves but we definitely did the right thing, it was much more fun.
About half way into our hire it started to rain. It wasn't a problem though, we just pulled the roof across to keep us dry.
The rain soon passed by, which Archie was pleased about as he could go back to sticking his head over the side and watching the other boats go by.
It's a pity that this ice cream boat was closed for the day.
There's some beautiful little riverside cottages, lots of them even have their own mooring for their boat,
There's some beautiful larger cottages too.
Number 7 on my 50 Before 50 list is Take a boat ride, so that can now be crossed off.
This little trip has whetted Mick's appetite for a weekend away on the Broads next year. Nothing's been decided yet but we may very well end up back there. I won't be complaining.
Looks lovely, Jo, and it's always nice to see Archie. He does make me smile. :o)
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely day. Archie went to the groomers yesterday so his long ears are now short ears for the time being, until they grow again.
DeleteI'm not good on water in small boats, so we would have done the tour. Archie took to the boat better than I would have.
ReplyDeleteArchie loved it in the boat, I wasn't sure he would but I needn't have worried.
DeleteLooks like you had a great time 'messing about on water'. Glad your sea salty dog enjoyed it too, I can see he loved all the views. So nice that he's content wherever you take him. Have a nice weekend. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWe're really lucky with Archie, he's very adaptable and is usually happy whatever we throw at him.
DeleteA wonderful way to spend spend few hours and another crossed off your list. The cottages look so pretty. I love the picture of Archie in the life vest. X
ReplyDeleteWe hadn't intended to visit the Broads but I hadn't realised how close we were, it made a nice day out.
DeleteWe use to own a boat and I can truly say I'd rather rent one than own one. Loved Archie in the life vest.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to tell Mick that, I think owning a boat would be top of the list if we ever had any spare cash.
DeleteNice post and pictures. This has bought back some fond memories of a couple of holidays on the Broads that I enjoyed many years ago. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely place for a holiday. I can't think of anything more restful and peaceful than floating along a river in a boat.
DeleteThat looks like a really nice thing to do. I haven't been on a boat in a long time - not much water where I currently live - but I'd like to do it again sometime. I used to enjoy going out on lakes or rivers when I was a kid. I knew a few people with small boats, including my grandparents who had a sailboat for a short time.
ReplyDeleteMick is drawn to water wherever we go so I shouldn't have been surprised that we ended up on the Broads whilst in Norfolk.
DeleteYou are doing so well crossing things off that list, well done. Looks like a great day out.
ReplyDeleteDespite the bit of rain we had, it was a lovely day out. We hadn't planned on visiting the Broads whilst we were away but I'm glad we did.
DeleteThe last time I went on the Norfolk Broads I was in my teens. I wa in a rowing boat that was swamped by a paaaing motor boat. Our boat went down and I nearly drowned as no life jackets had been provided and I can’t swim. I had to be life saved!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I wouldn't blame you if you've never been in a boat again since. I remember going on an outdoor pursuits course with work when I was in my teens and we had to go on a lake in a two man canoe. The other girl who was with me decided to stand up for some silly reason and the boat capsized. Luckily, I can swim, but we were both rather wet and smelly.
DeleteIt looks absolutely beautiful. I love the broads do much wildlife and beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it's such a beautiful place and there's so much to see. We really enjoyed it.
DeleteLovely, something we'd definitely enjoy. I have been to the Broads, but never on them. Well done Eleanor on mastering the steering & Archie looked very relaxed. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful area and even more beautiful when you see it by boat. Archie enjoyed looking over the side and watching all the other boats pass by, some of them had dogs looking over the sides too.
DeleteWhat a lovely way to spend the afternoon! I totally agree - taking a boat out would be far more fun than going on commercial boat. You can go where you want and take your time whenever you see something interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy first idea was to go on a trip but when I saw that you could hire boats by the hour or by the day we quickly changed our minds.
DeleteIt looks idyllic. I've always fancied a boat holiday.
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time on the Norfolk Broads when we took a short holiday there, it makes for a lovely, relaxing trip.
DeleteWhat great fun! Better than a punt as you are less likely to fall in!
ReplyDeleteThat's true. Hiring a boat was something a bit different from what we usually do on holiday and very enjoyable.
DeleteBeautiful photos depicting a lovely memory in the making.Hopefully you can enjoy another trip next year xcx
ReplyDeleteMick's quite keen to return to the Broads next year, we'll see what happens.
DeleteLooks like you had a super day. We're a long way from The Broads but have hired canal boats in the past, it's great, just don't drop the lock key in the canal.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely day. We were watching some larger boats coming into Wroxham and then pulling over and waiting for someone to come and take them under the bridge. It's a rather low bridge and we've noticed that the conditions on some of the boats which are hired out is that you have use the pilot service to take the boat through the bridge. We decided to go the other way.
DeleteFabulous selection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an amazing time.
All the best Jan
It was lovely, it's a wonderful way to while away the hours.
DeleteWhat a brilliant day out! I would certainly take that boating holiday, you just can't beat messing about in boats! Lovely seeing E driving and Archie having such a good time. He does have a great life. Lovely photos too.xxx
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoyed the short holiday we took on a boat many years ago. Archie has had lots of different experiences, at least we now know that he'll be fine on a boat should we decide to take a holiday on one next year.
DeleteWe did the same boat hire trip a few years ago, but the Iceream boat was open 😀. It’s a lovely thing to do.
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoyed it, even without the ice cream.
DeleteShame the ice cream boat was shut, but what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon out on your holiday. Archie looks like he loved every minute!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
I wasn't sure how Archie would take to a boat but he took it all in his stride. I think he enjoyed watching the world go by.
DeleteThis post made me smile, my son is off to Wroxham next weekend for a weeks fishing with friends, they go every year. Eleanor looks right at home steering the boat and does your furry navigator.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, I hope he gets some good weather. Both Eleanor and Archie enjoyed their time on the boat, I think it might be something we do again.
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