Posted under Norfolk Broads 2009
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Today we travelled via Potter Heigham and Ludham to visit the RADAR museum at RAF Neatishead. This was especially of interest to Steve as his late mother was a RADAR operator in the WAAF during the Second World War. It was fascinating to gain an insight into what her role actually entailed.
Views of RAF Neatishead RADAR Museum
Next we cycled via Horning and Ludham to How Hill to visit the Nature Reserve to take a trip on the Electric Boat, the Electric Eel. We had intended to do this on Day 2, but the rain prevented us from doing so. Today the weather was much better, so we were able to enjoy the nature reserve at its best and to take the boat trip.
Views of How Hill Nature Reserve
Views from the Electric Boat, the Electric Eel
The trip on the Electric Eel was particularly fascinating. Begin very narrow and of minimal draft, it was capable of navigating the smallest of the waterways and took us right in amongst the reeds and vegetation, giving a very intimate and close up view of the flora and fauna.
We returned home to Clippesby for the evening via Ludham and Potter Heigham, after a most enjoyable day.