From Floods Ferry Marina to Church Bridge Staithe, Outwell, Nene Great Ouse link, Middle level
This evening we are moored in the bright warm evening sunshine on a little town jetty we think is in Outwell, ( but may be in Upwell as these two villages have joined) and this narrow waterway passes through their quaint, old fashioned charm. Properties are on both sides of us, some dating back well into the 19th century, but sit quite comfortably with modern houses. Village shops survive including butchers, cake shops, hairdressers and pubs.
The fishing season has started and the gnomes are about. The water is so clear in places we can see fish so clearly. We are finding the flat terrain so different to the mountains we are used to and to pass by a wind farm so closely was a first for us. (17 wind generators) We lunched in March, a busy market town and purchased some locally grown asparagus which we know we will enjoy. The Middle Level Commissioners are so thoughtful - they placed this sign on an embankment in March, so that boats would not get plastered in grass cuttings - could this forward planning be adopted by other waterway authorities?
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