We began at the Ferry Boat Inn, St Ives, with 5 Morgans (E&A, J&G, K&A, R&S, R&R) and then drove on to Ely (leaving R&R to join us again much later). After attending Choral Evensong at Ely Cathedral (with its unique wooden lantern tower) we arrived safely at Ipswich South East Premier Inn.

Day Two saw us going to Woodbridge, with its famous Tide Mill, and lovely views of the river Deben, lunching well at the Anchor Inn.

The plan for Day Three had been to start at Sutton Hoo, but we found it closed for the day, so brought forward the planned walk to the church at Ramsholt. This proved a gem, with an unspoilt interior boasting boxed pews and a central pulpit which the pews all faced. Then a fine lunch at the Ramsholt Arms, and off to Orford Castle. We were very impressed with the way English Heritage had provided portable commentaries to help us understand the dynamics of the place a lot better. This was where K&R caught up with us, they having done most of the itinerary in the process.

Day Four took us to Sutton Hoo, now open, with its Saxon burial ship, and a wonderful exhibition of all the treasures found in the burial mounds. Then on to Snape for lunch, a walk round the Maltings, and on to Aldburgh for a windy stroll on the beach.

Day Five was castle time again - at Framlingham - and once again the audio commentary was excellent, explaining what originally lay behind the wonderful curtain walls. We lunched at Badingham, and then drove to our second Premier Inn at Norwich. We did not have much time left for Norwich Castle and/or Cathedral, after parking there and taking a local bus to the centre.

Day Six saw us stopping at Holt Railway Station, with its lovely old steam train, on the way to Burnham Thorpe, where we met a large group of FolkMog People. So far we had met only individuals: Ewen (twice), Dianna, Richard, and Ian, but at the Lord Nelson we sat down 17 to our lunch. Many thanks to Maurice for organising this link-up, and suggesting some fine pubs to go to. On the way back we stopped at Morston Marshes, and saw the many boats that use this tidal creek for pleasure sailing.

Day Seven took us to the most easterly point, Horsey Mere, with its Wind Pump, and in Horsey Village a lovely thatched church. Then on to the Happisburgh Beer Festival, lunching first at R&S's local when they are in these parts. Here R&R caught up with us again, and so too did M&J, who came only for the day (R&R stayed on - was it the beer?). It was good to see Happisburgh before it all fell into the sea.

And so finally to the return trip, lunching at East Rudham, and with the chance to visit another castle (Castle Rising). All agreed it had been a very enjoyable time, and with virtually no rain for a whole week, except when it didn't matter.