The way out was very windy and hard work. There seemed to be a number of van drivers on our chosen narrow lanes. It is always notable that the drivers that work for companies are always nice and patient where as some of the private vehicles can be driven more aggressively. Today was no exception as a nice DHL driver pulled over and waited (both times we met him) before giving us a cheery wave. The unbranded van drivers, on the other hand, whizzed passed inches from us giving us a rude sign on the way past.
Undeterred by Norfolk road rage we turned out of the wind and arrived at the target stop of Emma's tea shop in Rocklands St Mary. Unfortunately it is closed on a Tuesday which sadly today was the latest example of. Fortunately I had a back up plan and with a quick detour, through the charming Norwich sewage works, we arrived at Whitlingham broad visitor centre cafe.
Outside Whitlingham Broad visitor centre cafe with my 'Paris' bike now with added pannier |
It didn't get off to a promising start as inside was a typical visitor centre canteen style set up; noisy, crowded and dark. However things looked up when I examined the cake area as there was a pretty good home-made cake selection of round cakes, square cakes, scones and slices. I awarded a good effective cake selection (ECS) rating.
A good selection of home-made cakes, scones and slices |
Cakes and drinks ready to taste |
We completed are journey home with ring-a-ring-a-roses literally ringing round my head. Tomorrow it is down to London ready to start the ride to Paris when I will find out if my fears that Big George hasn't trained enough will come true or not.
Ratings based on 3 visits, last one on 16/03/22
Hot
Choc Quality
|
Guest
Hot Drink Quality
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Effective
Cake Selection
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Cake
Quality
|
Ambiance
and Atmosphere
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Café
Rating
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6.5
|
6.33
|
7.07
|
6.80
|
7. 5
|
6.84
|
Map of route
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