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We very much enjoyed our lunch at Shiki in Tombland (opposite to the Cathedral). We both had bento. You choose a main and side dish and it comes with rice, a bowl of miso soup and a little side salad, also a little dish of marinaded jellyfish salad. I chose pork in a ginger and spring onion sauce as my main, Harry had breaded pork with teriyaki sauce. For sides I had sushi and Harry sashimi, though we did swaps. My dish ... Harry's... Yum!

Left Rockland St Mary @07:30. Arrived Norwich Yacht Station @10:00. As usual, Graham says he's quite happy to stay with the boat whilst Harry and I have a wander around Norwich.

We saw it turning from a distance, then when we got closer it stopped! (We thought 'sods law', as Harry was planning to video it.) Luckily it started up again just before we went past.

Just had an excellent and very keenly priced lunch in the New Inn. Highly recommended!

Got in on the Staithe at Rockland St Mary. On electric for the first time this trip (apart from when on our home mooring). Only one other boat here. On the way we thought the southern rivers are exceptionally quiet for May. More like March really. There wasn't much that went passed us yesterday afternoon when we were moored at Worlingham either. The number of boats we passed today on both rivers and the New Cut was probably not much more than ten. Maybe the Silvercraft fleet having moved up north makes the difference?

Hardley Windpump was turning as we went past.

You're telling me. I was awake early this morning, having turned in particularly early yesterday evening, and a car drew up on the bank about 5am. The guy chatted with someone (presumably on his phone?) for about half an hour before leaving. He obviously wasn't fishing, so why was he there?

Passing through the New Cut @ 10:45. Seren doesn't like the sound of the waves against the hull. That's why she's on Harry's knee.

We have done an overnighter at Worlingham last year, or it might have been the year before. Very peaceful anyway. The boat that joined us left before 5, so we now have the mooring to ourselves. Graham is busy. He's a man on a mission...spent most of the afternoon sanding down various bits of wood trim, currently varnishing. Me...sitting in a folding chair on the hardstanding beside the quay heading just chillin'.

Didn't travel far today. Worlingham Staithe was free, so we bagsied a spot. Another boat turned up whilst we were sorting our ropes. So that's the staithe full up. That was lucky! And the sun is shining brightly.

Currently at Beccles for a brief stop for Lidl, water top-up, rubbish disposal, paddle board license for Harry and, most importantly, ice cream.

Agree with Garryn, much more pleasant than following the main Horning to Ludham road.

Yes, we spotted you. Breydon was fine for us, but then we were going the opposite direction!

Phew, that was a good cruising day. Left Horning around 8am, arrived Geldeston Dyke just after 4.30. Just one other boat in the dyke, the very pristine (as always) Kingfisher.

We spotted Rambling Rosie as we passed. Just didn't spot you in your galley. Where have the promised 'sunny spells' got to? At least it's not raining.

On our way ...

Graham and Harry got back safely yesterday evening. I got quite jittery yesterday, mainly because I'd spotted on my calendar that yesterday was 62 years since my father's death (he died in an accident at work). We had the alarm on for 7 this morning as we'll shortly be on our way for the passage through Gt Yarmouth.

I obviously missed that. The fields looked pretty soggy after all the rain that we've had the last few days, so even if I'd found the track it might not have worked out so well. The track that lead to Horning Hall was pretty wet too, but at least it was doable in walking boots.

I meant to post this earlier. When I got to Ludham Bridge I took this photo of Springer's Retreat tucked up outside LBBY. I gather she's ready for collection this weekend.

It dried up this afternoon, so I got my walk in after all. Went all the way to Ludham Bridge, for most of the way following a track that lead from St Benedict's church in the direction of Horning Hall, and then intending to make it a circular route by walking along the bank to 'Griff's Corner'. Unfortunately I forgot about the piling works on the BA Horning Marshes mooring and couldn't do that. Had to walk back along the road as far as Horning Upper Street.

A day stuck in the marina today. Theoretically, I could go cruising, but I'm not confident enough to solo helm Moonlight Shadow. After I take a quick trip to Ludham butcher's Graham will be on his way back home to pick up Harry. Hopefully, if the rain holds off, I'll be able to take a walk.

It was lovely and sunny again this morning, but there were vey dark clouds before us a we made our way to our Marina just before 1. W could see the odd flash of lightning in the distance but we seem to have dodged it for now.

Moored up at How Hill again. Kettle is on for (very early) 11'ses, then it'll be time for a walk with the dogs.

It was wonderfully peaceful here at Paddy's Lane overnight. There are only four boats moored here, including us, and a large gap between us and the next boat.

Good job we are planning to skedaddle ourselves...down south!