At home on the Broads.
A holiday to the Norfolk Broads is quite different from the holidays we usually make. We are actually staying in an apartment just minutes away from here near Wroxam. It is quit usual to see cruise boats and yachts as we walk on the paths that line some of the adjoining rivers to the many small broads. We are walking alongside the River Bure here. The first PiP shows the view from our apartment window.
“The Norfolk Broads (often just called the Broads) are a network of rivers and lakes (called broads) located mainly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in eastern England.
They’re a national park and protected wetland area, famous for:
• Rivers & Broads: About 200 km (125 miles) of navigable waterways formed from medieval peat diggings that later flooded.
• Wildlife: A haven for rare birds, fish, and plants. Species like the bittern, swallowtail butterfly, and otters thrive there.
• Boating: The area is very popular for holidays, especially with hire boats, yachts, and canoes.
• Scenery: Open water, marshland, reed beds, windmills, and picturesque villages.
The main rivers are the Bure, Yare, Waveney, Ant, and Thurne, which connect to various broads (lakes). Towns like Wroxham (often called the "capital of the Broads") and Horning are popular hubs.” ChatGPT
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Taken on Sunday September 7, 2025
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Posted on Thursday September 25, 2025
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Stephan Fey said:
TOZ said:
Have a great day.
Gordon
Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:
Best Wishes. Herb
Annemarie said:
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Keith Burton said:
I've never been to that part of the country, but it seems like a wonderful place to visit according to your narrative.
I like your main image........a gorgeous blue sky, lovely light, especially on the water and some lovely boats. The trees on either side are just beautiful.
Two lovely PiPs as well, especially the second PiP with its great framing.
I hope you had a relaxing time..........and no doubt we'll be seeing more photos of your trip soon (I hope)..!!
Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:
Chees. Herb
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