Blogs from Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 19

Hello from Norwich, Norfolk, England! Yes, that's right, we made it home in one piece. We've been so busy this week, that I suddenly realised I hadn't done a last blog - for the rest of Chicago, Orlando & also Boston, the last place we went to, so here it is........ Chicago was one of the wettest places we've visited. We spent much of our time window shopping on the Magnificent Mile, literally a mile of Prada, Gucci, Gap (?!) and various other shiny glass fronted shops that we won't be able to afford to shop in. Ever. When it wasn't raining, we went to Grant Park to see the famous Bean Sculpture. Famous in Chicago at least. It's a giant, chrome blob that reflects the skyline brilliantly. Like most art, it's a bit pointless, but ... read more

The cruise began in Reedham. Our crew was comprised of a number of amateur captains who were pleased to discover that drink driving laws did not apply to the steering and mooring of boats. Due to several delays, we spent our first night in Reedham. It was there that we learned of the advantages of a mobile home; if you don't like the neighbours, just move on down the river. I didn't catch our neighbours name; in fact he must not have mentioned it as you couldn't miss a word he said in his booming voice. He had a huge beer belly, sarcastic tone and made up in obnoxious noise for what he lacked in social etiquette. The boat owners just shook their heads sadly. "He comes here twice a year, every year," they complained. "He ... read more

The feastival of 2007 All dressed up and lots of entertainment... read more

Today I should reach the halfway milestone - 43 hills out of 86 - and 2,000 miles. But I'm trapped in King's Lynn for now as bike needs emergency surgery. To complete the 86 in 86 days I should finish on Ben Nevis on Monday August 7. East Anglia is pretty ... but as dull as the ditch water which runs through the Fens. Still got another day to get out of this flat desolate part of the world. and escape into the Peak District. So on Saturday I thought I'd try and crack out a 100-mile day. The roads are pancake flat and I had to cover the distance eventually, so why not do it in one day? Initially I felt like Armstrong on acid - breezing through the lanes, Ullrich hanging on to my ... read more

Saturday, Folks ! This is a reorganise day. Also plan where I am going in Lincolnshire next week. Have booked three nights at a camp site near Horncastle (between Lincoln and the coast). I even get reduced rate because I am over 55 - some adv in getting old ! We are have a pub lunch and then plan to watch the cup final. Quiet relaxing day. Tomorrow I will set off early and work my way through southern Lincs hoping to arrive at camp site late afternoon. Hope all is well with you all. Steve... read more