After a little rest (and, of course, a cup of tea), we set out again, looking for lunch. It was now quite warm in the sunshine (16°C) and I was able to wear my “spring and autumn” jacket for the first time this year.

Rowing on the Wensum

We paused on the bridge over the Wensum to watch a boat being rowed along the river.

The Compleat Angler

We had heard good reports of a pub on the corner near our apartment. It is named the Compleat Angler in obvious reference to the famous book of that title by Isaac Walton, first published in 1653. What connection, if any, there is between the two I do not know.

Inside the Compleat Angler

The pub was not very busy and we were soon served. We both chose “vegetarian fish and chips”, that is, with deep fried halloumi in place of fish. I’m glad to say that the food was well cooked and tasty.

Theatre Street

We caught a bus up the hill and left it here in what I think is Theatre Street. We had come to do some shopping.

Marks and Spencer

We had come to Marks and Spencer to buy food for our evening meal. We have eaten out a lot lately and of course this is expensive. Buying things to eat at home saves both time (no preparation) and money.

All Saints

We thought of paying a visit to the castle museum. On the way we passed old All Saints Church now selling antiques, not religion. Churches, like pubs, seem to be closing all over the country.

St John’s Timberhill

Nearby was another church, blessed with the somewhat cumbersome name St John the Baptist, Timberhill, with St Julian’s. This one is still selling religion, not antiques.

The castle from Castle Gardens

We entered Castle Gardens, thinking that it would lead us to the castle. Having climbed the slope, we discovered that we were wrong: there was no path from here to the castle. We made do with taking a photo and put off our visit for today.

Waiting for a bus in Castle Meadow

Below the castle is a curving street called Castle Meadow which contains bus stops for many of Norwich’s buses. We came here to catch a bus back to the apartment.

Aboard a crowded 15

We caught a number 15 bus. It was a single deck bus and became crowded though we we lucky to find seats.

Walking to our apartment

We left the bus near the station to walk to our apartment. This is our neighbourhood for the time being and the station is a useful reference point. To find out how to return home from anywhere, we simply ask what buses go from there to the station.

Sunshine on the Wensum

It’s a cloudy-sunny day and mild (15°C).

AMT Coffee

For breakfast, we went to the nearby railway station where there is a tiny AMT Coffee place.

Coffee and croissants
Photo by Tigger

You probably guessed that we had our usual coffee and croissants!

Aboard the 26

After this pleasant interlude, we went out and boarded a number 26 bus.

Grounds of the UEA

The bus brought us to the campus of the University of East Anglia. Among the many fascinating features of this notable institution is its sculpture park. This is open to anyone to visit. It covers a wide area and seeing every exhibit represents a challenge. We saw much but not all. Here follow photos of what we did see.

Two piece reclining figure, No 3, 1961
Henry Moore

Draped reclining woman, 1957-8
Henry Moore

Head, 1997
John Davies

Sun’s Roots II, 2008
Philip King

Usagi Kannon, 2012-9
Leiko Ikemura

Model of the Monument to the Third International, 1920-2011
Vladimir Tatlin

Crouching Beast II, 1990
Lynn Chadwick

Beast Alerted I, 1990
Lynn Chadwick

Lion I, 1990
Lynn Chadwick

Proximity, 2006
Ian Tyson

Goodwood Steps, 1996
Anthony Caro

One for Bristol, 1968
John Hoskin

ANOTHER TIME VII, 2007
Anthony Gormley
Photo by Tigger

These were the exhibits that we managed to see and photograph. There were a few more which we missed this time around.

Ziggy’s

Walking back and forth across a large area in what was by now quite a warm day was more tiring than it might seem. We were glad to sit down and take refreshment at Ziggy’s.

Aboard the 26

After this short rest, we made our way back to the road that passes through the campus and caught a number 26 bus back to town. We left the bus at the station and returned to our temporary home for a rest. I will leave the story there for now.