Denver, Norfolk
Nearly the end of our trip through the Middle Level now - we're approaching Salters Lode. |
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Having spent the last few days on the slow, still, straight waters of the Middle Levels, we squeeze into Salters Lode lock (and I do mean squeeze - there was about half an inch to spare) and ...... |
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........we slowly emerge on to the Ouse on an ebbing tide for our short journey to Denver Sluice. We make our way out carefully and............... |
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............turn left. Well, nearly. We then decide we really don't want to go to sea, so turn right and head upstream!! |
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| First sight of Denver is a little scary as we're not exactly sure which bit is the lock - but we eventually drive in and....... |
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.........emerge into the tranquil waters of the Ely Ouse, none the worse for the experience. |
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We decided to moor up and explore Denver Windmill which still makes flour. It was a long, very hot walk but worth it.
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Imagine having to walk around that on a windy day to ajust the set of the sails!! |
The whole top of the mill turns on this machinery.
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And the flour makes WONDERFUL bread!! |
