Spending time in Norwich with coffee at Jarrold’s and lunch at Oliver’s and then saying goodbye to the friendly harbourmaster before making our trip to downstream via Brundall to Reedham in a steady drizzle, where we moored at the ferry.
I researched boat electrics with the books I found. A pleasant and relaxing day - even if the weather had again been disappointing
I was a bit restless last night and even visiting Diana's bunk did not make me relax. I think that getting up at 8.00am after retiring at 10.00pm was allowing rather too much sleeping time! We all got washed, breakfasted and ready and then walked into Norwich for morning coffee at Jarrolds in accordance with custom in these parts. Then we went our separate ways; the girls shopping and me to review the books in the Jarrolds book section. I found many interesting books on DIY and Marine matters and realised that this bookshop was a justifiable alternative to the chandlers.
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Then met up with the rest of the family for lunch at Olivers; another traditional venue. I managed to also get some photocopying done at the library and then arrived on-time at 12.15pm and was served easily but the girls were later and fell victim to a rather long queue. The walk back to the boat in what was now a steady drizzle and so we had to empty the upper bridge and fold down the cover etc to get out of Norwich. Farewell to our friendly harbourmaster to whom I gave a tip "for the harbourmasters tea fund" for he always welcomes us in a friendly way and only charges us for a day when we might otherwise pay for three.
The cruise downstream via Brundall eventually arriving at Reedham with dusk approaching early because of the low cloud and mist. We had to turn back to the ferry for lack of mooring space and then settled down to a relaxing evening of reading and television. I finished reading the book of marine electrics which resolved be to check on the boats wiring and alternators. Then an inspection with a torch secured the information that I required to take my investigations further. To bed at around 10.00pm after a pleasant and relaxing day - even if the weather had again been disappointing.