And what a lovely day for a cruise…
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Travelling back home
Quebec house national trust visit
Today we went to Quebec house with our National Trust cards. Situated in Westerham village, the home of General James Wolfe. It gives a glimpse into family life in the 1700’s and follows his story from childhood, his heroic capture of Quebec and also his demise at the age of 32.
Part of the kitchen where samples of his mothers recipes can be tried. Needless to say I picked up copies of a fruit cake and seed biscuits to try out when I get home.
More adventures
Yesterday we went to Hastings so we could have lunch in a converted fishermans hut! This little restaurant only cooks fish and chips, and has the old fashioned oil cloths on the tables. You have to prebook as it only does 2 sittings. Fish and chips were freshly cooked to order and mugs of tea to wash it down. Our friends certainly know how to entertain!!
Aforementioned railway up the cliff face. Altered in 1973 to electric as the old water balance method didn’t meet health and safety standards.
Derby
Today we went to Derby to do a dummy run to the train station, and see how long it takes to walk. We keep being told how far things are, but we have yet to notice. We are either getting faster at walking or others are not used to walking. We managed the walk from bus to train station in 12mins.
Long day
Yesterday I had a tuition day with an experienced lady boater called Maisie.
Hibernating
Last couple if days have been very wet and windy so we gave been hibernating with the fire on.
November has arrived
Back in the marina and near water I have been busy washing. Weather still sunny apart from yesterday morning when we woke to this…..
End of an exhausting week
We spent a couple of nights at Shobnall fields so kids could go to play park. Also to do some shopping as can’t keep up with feeding these children.