For my birthday we were given a two day stay at the Crown Hotel, an old coacing inn judging from the disused stables behind the pub. Our room overlooked Buttlands, a square with some of Wells finest houses.
We walked from Wells to Holkham and back taking our chance to walk along an often near deserted beach. The wind was cold but it didn't matter, somehow in Wells there was time to collect thoughts, walk, think and relax.
On Thursday I went by boat to see the seals at Blakeney Point. My last trip was cancelled owing to rough seas, but this time I was able to witness the colony on the sand bank as well as seeing various varieties of sea birds.
Friday morning gave us the opportunity to doing the bulk of our weeks shopping in the small independent shops. How many main streets still feature a baker,butcher,greengrocer, fishmonger, deli,chemist and sweet shop. No trollies in sight, no buy two get the third free offers, just local produce and people shopping mixing in their community.
Friday lunchtime saw us visit French's fish & chip shop before the drive home back to Essex. I'm still delighted that we found Wells a couple of years ago it offers such a wonderful contrast to many towns in England today.
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