Sunny Norfolk meeting friends - 100th post!

Sunday 18th

On route to Burnham Deepdale, I stayed on the driveway of Paul and Sue at Holbeach Hurn. Venison burgers on the BBQ and an evening around the chiminea.

Monday 19th

After tips from Paul I called at the Denver Sluice, a piece of engineering from 1651 that had a turbulent life and at one point caused the water to run upstream. 

I tried to visit Downham Market but it was bursting at the seams and so I carried on to Swaffham for lunch. I bought a steak for tea then checked in to Deepdale campsite and spent the rest of the day sunbathing and reading.

Tuesday 20th

Wandered down to the local shops and had a wrap from the Duck Truck for lunch. Jim, Jane, Paul and Sue arrived and we got together for beetroot curry and drinks. Evenings are still cold so we finished about 8.30 and headed off to our vans.

Wednesday 21st

A cloudy morning cleared up to a beautiful sunny day, and we went for a walk to Burnham common with Ellie the dog (who has taken a shine to me). We came back via the Jolly Sailors and had a drink in a PUB! Then walked along the shore back to the site.

In the evening, birthday champagne and curry for Paul's 63rd.

Thursday 22nd

After a freezing night, I was on the road by 10am, I had a good run home and arrived back to find Charlie had thrown up on my bed. Sigh.

6 months on - planning again

There was then a 6 month gap, as we went in to another 2 lock-downs, one at the end of October then another in the new year as the 'third wave' pushed deaths with Covid-19 on the certificate up to 150,000.

Vaccinations started in January, and I had my first one in March.

As of 12th April, another lock-down is easing and overnight stays are allowed for single households. I can't even remember when this lock-down started, it has been so long since things felt normal.

I'll be heading down to Deepdale, using up my credit note from last year! I will be able to meet Paul and Sue outdoors, so we're hoping it is dry at least. There is the potential to eat out/go to a pub, if they have outdoor seating areas.