Well, the weekend just gone saw D and I travelling up to Suffolk to visit my family. The occasion was my Mum's 70th Birthday. Starting with fun and games on the Friday...with Mum getting a personal best on the Wii bowling ... and then a lovely Chinese in the evening.
The main event was on Saturday, with a trip on the Lady Florence. A car journey to Orford kept Mum guessing as to the activity planned for her day. Now, just to set the scene.... everyone else (other than Mum) had been informed that a boat trip had been planned but really not much else. We had been advised (wisely) to wear warm clothing and sensible shoes!! I have been debating in my head as to what kind of boat it would be..........
Well it was a proper boat!!!
The cabin was laid already for our meal. An hour on deck enjoying the view while they prepared our lunch and then the boat turned around when we sat down ..... therefore missing nothing up on deck.
A warm cosy fire....just what we needed to warm up a little before the second half of the trip!
The trip was along the River Ore. The trip was about 3 1/2 hours long - with about an hour in the cabin for lunch.
Wild life was a plenty..... a special sighting of a seal .... right hand side in the picture......no.... right hand side not the orange marker on the left!!!
Birds.....
Some of us even steered the boat....
A great trip.... everyone enjoyed and we were so lucky with the weather. A little cold towards the end but dry and no snow!
Everyone finished the day back at Mum and Dad's, A beautiful cake was made by my sister-in-law (aka Cakie Lady).
Happy Birthday Mum - Hope you enjoyed your day!
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