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Canal on the Broads

We set off early from Norwich, heading through Wroxham searching for windmills and canals on the northern Broads and up to Cromer where we encounted a swarm of small orange beetles that stopped us from leaving the car, but, we did see the North Sea. We found only one windmill with its sails with most having been removed, and managed a few stops for boats. We had great weather and really enjoyed this part of Norfolk. From Cromer we travelled west to Fring, another family history stop and then to Sandringham where sadly, Liz was out, but we stopped for cottage pie and a wander up to the church where the royals worship. After lunch we had to drive on some fast roads to make it to Manchester by 6pm. We were stopped on the motorway for some time but arrived in time to meet up with more long lost cousins. Our stay in Sale, just out of Manchester was great and I didn't want to leave. Our last days were sunny and warm and there was so much more to see and not enough time. Aren't all holidays like this? Next day we set off with cousins Val and David to walk around the city. Saw the canals and Castlefield, had lunch in a great chinese restaurant in Chinatown and looked through churches and shops. On Friday we drove over to Chester, a beautiful old city and had lunch in the open air listening to busking musicians. More shops and a walk down to the river to watch the boating. On the last day we went to Trafford Shopping Centre, a HUGE complex with everything under the one roof - shops, eateries, cinemas and a short way away an indoor ski slope! Back to finish packing and after a lovely roast dinner, we headed for the airport and back home. Flight was okay. Now in Manly and beginning to flag. David is sorting out his 650 photos. He could be days. I have really enjoyed blogging. Just wish I had been able to log on more often.