Day 8 - RANWORTH TO ACLE 

We were up early, had tea and toast, and packed up. We set off at about 8:30 and motored the short distance back to Acle Bridge. The weather was a lot better, still overcast, but the storm was definitely over. We pulled in and disembarked, had a quick chat with the friendly guy who handed over to us. He told us to enjoy our last cup of tea, as the boat wasn't going out that day.

Back At Horizon Craft

We got about half our fuel deposit back, and one of the guys took us in the minibus, up to Acle station. Ten minutes later we were on a train, returning to Norwich. We reached the station before 10am, but our train to Manchester wasn't until one.

Waiting for the Minibus

Although we had to take the case with us, we jumped on a bus heading for the city centre. I had read that the Elm Hill part of Norwich was interesting, and a lady passenger told us when to get off. Elm Hill is the old quarter of Norwich, with interesting shops and windy cobbled streets.

Elm Hill

We made for a tea shop, and bought some toasted cheese bagels, and carrot cake, and had a delicious brunch. We walked around the Elm Hill area, and crossed the river a few times. We decided to return to Norwich the next time on the broads.

Interesting Shops

Hard Going Wheeling a Case Around

After a good walk around Elm Hill, we emerged from the warren of old twisty streets into the marketplace. The time was getting on, we caught the bus back to the station, with half an hour to spare before the long journey home.

Norwich Market

A few weeks home, we booked the week after Easter, on our first boat, the Broadland Mars. Counting the days!