Today we started the next week of our voyage, but we couldn't miss out on the opportunity to explore the rivers Orwell and Stour. We were jojned by Margaret, Geoff and Chris. There was still a cold wind blowing, but it was mostly from behind as we wound our way up the river Orwell towards Ipswich. We passed the Royal Harwich Yacht Club close to Wolverstone marina, passing under the Orwell road bridge and finally managed to reach Ipswich with a bit of help from the engine. The wind died as we approached Ipswich docks and we turned on the engine to complete our journey before turning around and heading back towards Felixstowe at the mouth of the Orwell. We had a picnic lunch on deck, prepared by Margaret and Geoff. Then we headed up the river Stour under sail; the river meets up with the Orwell as they both enter the sea at Felixstowe and Harwich. After an hour we were running out of depth and turned around to return to Shotley marina; we turned on the engine once more to punch our way through the wind and the waves. Generally a very good start to the next leg of our trip.
It was also very gratifying that so many kind people have donated to our cause, including Jane, Paula and Adrian, and several others. A number of these people I have never met, but thank you so much!
PS. Margaret prepared another wonderful dinner for us all - pasta bolognese, followed by stawberries, cream and shortbread biscuits! Yum yum!
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| Passing the Royal Harwich Yacht Club on the river Orwell |
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| Geoff, Margaret and Chris on deck |
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| Ipswich docks |
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| Dinner on Blue Star, courtesy of Margaret |
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