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Saturday 2 May – part six: is that what I think it is?
Almost as soon as we were actually out on the river, everything changed completely, and we were almost on our own – very different to our trip last year, where the Broads seemed to be packed with boats everywhere we went. It felt as if we had the whole place to ourselves…
He looks so chilled, doesn’t he?
I was lucky enough to catch a heron in flight…
… then we came across these guys, who were obviously watching some other bird…
We saw this swan hidden in the reeds, and thought maybe she might have cygnets, but sadly it was just the two of them:
I will be honest, the scenery wasn’t exactly breath taking, and it was very much the same a lot of the way along, but we had been warned by other people that would be the case, so it was fine. Equally, I think this is why the southern Broads are a lot quieter, as there are less villages along here.
We saw a few other boats out and about…
… and passed a couple of pubs on the way:
Then in the distance, we saw these four…
Could it be? Yes, it was – my boys were here, and right by the side of the river! Mark went past them extra slowly, so that I could get some photos of them…
Then he asked if I wanted him to turn around, and go past them again. Well, I think you can guess the answer to that one! So off we went…
Look how close we were to them – this one is with no zoom!
It looks so much more relaxing to be on a quiet stretch of river and must have been so much easier for Mark, not having to navigate around all the other boats. Love all the animals, especially the cows, of course, and I like seeing the crested grebe, too!
It is a lovely boat! So glad you found this one - with a proper bathroom!
So far the journey is looking peaceful. Nice tip from the guy about the loud mooring place by the bars.
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It looks so much more relaxing to be on a quiet stretch of river and must have been so much easier for Mark, not having to navigate around all the other boats. Love all the animals, especially the cows, of course, and I like seeing the crested grebe, too!
It was a lot more relaxing without the other boats around definitely.
It is a lovely boat! So glad you found this one - with a proper bathroom!
That was so much nicer than last time.
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So far the journey is looking peaceful. Nice tip from the guy about the loud mooring place by the bars.
The irony of this was that, when we got to Norwich, I couldn't really see any bars by the mooring area, so how bad it would've been, I'm really not sure. Anyway, it all worked out Ok...
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Yes, it was – my boys were here, and right by the side of the river! 
Mark went past them extra slowly, so that I could get some photos of them… 
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