Imperial War Museum

Saturday was spent at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Liam and Mike had visited a few months ago but only one of the buildings were open. Today we visited all but two. This museum is HUGE and is a must see in my opinion. The Normandy Experiance and the Battle of Britian exhibits were very interesting.

This picture is for the Duke's 

This AS6 wins the award for the most propellers!

This tiny thing was basically a foldable kite like helicopter used by German Subs. It folded up for storage and was towed behind the Sub. Everything's great till the captain determined they needed to dive. They would cut the kite loose...with the pilot! Don't think I would be volunteering for that position!

1/2 Airplane 1/2 Helicopter

Pink Camo!

Welney Wetland Center

After we visited the Denver Windmill we stumbled upon the Welney Wetland Center. It's only a few minutes from Littleport. We couldn't have picked a better day to explore. The sun was shinning and there was fresh mud for Liam to stomp in. I only wish I would have had my other camera lens. A lot of the birds were pretty far out in the wetland area. We are all looking forward to visiting again.

A beautiful day on the Fens

There were lots of Blinds set up all along the wetland area. Liam enjoyed checking them out.

Ely began life as an island, effectively isolated by the surrounding fens. Its name means Isle of Eels, for the eels which swam in the waters surrounding it. So abundant were the eels that they were used as currency in the past. Imagine paying your rent in eels!

The visitor center at Welney was great and had great hands on stuff for the kids. And the education room was amazing. I really felt like I was underwater!

Sunday in Norfolk

The weather was perfect for adventure today (sunny and in the low 50's) so we headed to Norfolk. The Denver Windmill was a nice find on our Sunday drive. Lucky for us Denver is still a working windmill and we were able to learn all about how things work. We also had a yummy lunch in the tea shop, ate and purchased some fresh made bread (using the Denver flour) and buy some flour for ourselves.

For when the wind isn't blowing!

I really love living in a county that can truly appreciate the potato!

Mike and Liam have found a new love...

that is loaded with YUMMY fat! I am shocked Mike didn't have a heart attack on the way out!