Booton, 9 July 2021 - Brody's unexpected stroll.

 A better night was followed by a more normal breakfast.  Today was about the weather, with rain predicted from 2pm to 8pm.

We decided to do a walk of 2 miles from the Marriott's Way Circular Route Guide.  It's one of only 2 walks that are short enough for Brody.  The instructions were limited and the 'map' poor.  There is no longer a car park at the post code given - if there ever was!  We wandered along the Marriott Way not even sure of the direction we should be travelling in.  We met a lady who suggested a walk, which turned out to be the first walk in the guide.  It went past the Bure Valley Railway.  It was a nice walk, we had seen the train in the station and later heard the train, but could not see it - was it under the houses?

Bure Valley Train in the station.

At about 2 miles it was long enough for Brody, so we drove to The Bell in Cawston for some lunch.  So far the day has been warm and sunny, but not too hot for walking. We sat in the garden, waiting for our food, enjoying the surroundings and watching the threatening clouds. Just before the food arrived the rain started, we moved to an undercover table with a view of the courtyard, but it was at least properly dry.

Lunch was good, but perhaps a little slow arriving at just over 30 minutes.  We hadn't ordered anything really complicated. We finished and returned to the cabin to watch the Wimbledon Gentlemen's semi-final. The rain fell down.

After the second semi-final was complete we took Brody down the path that leads to Cawston, for about 3/4 mile.  I think he would have gone further, but he struggled badly on the way back.