The Center Parcs and DLP Bonanza Day 6 - The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed In Norfolk

blusteryday · 16 Aug 19, 05:25 PM

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It's our last day at Center Parcs and it's the time honoured tradition of "The March of the Dads" - virtually all the men of the households get up early to fetch the car!

This explains my somewhat grumpy mugshot at 6.30 this morning!

Being up so early, you do get to meet some more of the neighbours...

After we packed and left the villa we returned to the Village Square for a much needed Starbucks

Then a mooch around the Jardin des Sports before the last set-play for Center Parcs...BOATING!

We met down at the boathouse and got togged up in our life preservers. Now Paula only needs to look at a Lilo and she feels seasick so I wondered how she would do.

This is a pic of our vessel. It's an electric boat (I thought electricity and water didn't mix, but hey-ho) and seats six.

Here are our shipmates.

Captain Izzy at the helm. (Why can I hear Celine Dion singing My Heart Will Go On...send for help!)

It was actually really relaxing. The electric engine was super quiet and quite nippy (as was the temperature out on the water).

Did I mention that Paula had bought 12 handmade chocolates? They were delicious!

Somehow Charlotte and Izzy swapped over. No children, ducks or other watercraft were injured in the making of this trip report.

Time to leave Elveden

Here is Izzy carrying Leo the Lion in Paula's scarf as we walked back to the car. She got some looks from other folk, including one lady who said "what a lovely dog!" 😂😂

Next up, the bright lights of Orpington!

It was a relatively jam-free journey down to our next AirBnB.

We were greeted in person by our "landlord" who showed us around our home for two nights. It's very nice indeed...

We were planning on going to the local for dinner but we agreed we are all too doggone tired.

Paula and I popped over to the local co-op and we grabbed some meals to cook back at the Airbnb.

The plan for tonight is to kick back and relax. Tomorrow we are going to London Zoo and have a bus tour booked.

Keeping our fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow (I'll settle for dry!)

Thanks for stopping by and reading - I hope you're enjoying the trip report as much as we're enjoying the trip

16 Aug 19, 05:25 PM	#1
	16 Aug 19, 05:25 PM blusteryday Imagineer
blusteryday Imagineer Join Date: Apr 02 Location: Ferndown, Dorset blusteryday's Reviews Restaurant Reviews: 2 theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 12 Guidebook Photos: 8	The Center Parcs and DLP Bonanza Day 6 - The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed In Norfolk Full trip report index here: https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/rep...php?userid=332 It's our last day at Center Parcs and it's the time honoured tradition of "The March of the Dads" - virtually all the men of the households get up early to fetch the car! This explains my somewhat grumpy mugshot at 6.30 this morning! Being up so early, you do get to meet some more of the neighbours... After we packed and left the villa we returned to the Village Square for a much needed Starbucks Then a mooch around the Jardin des Sports before the last set-play for Center Parcs...BOATING! We met down at the boathouse and got togged up in our life preservers. Now Paula only needs to look at a Lilo and she feels seasick so I wondered how she would do. This is a pic of our vessel. It's an electric boat (I thought electricity and water didn't mix, but hey-ho) and seats six. Here are our shipmates. Captain Izzy at the helm. (Why can I hear Celine Dion singing My Heart Will Go On...send for help!) It was actually really relaxing. The electric engine was super quiet and quite nippy (as was the temperature out on the water). Did I mention that Paula had bought 12 handmade chocolates? They were delicious! Somehow Charlotte and Izzy swapped over. No children, ducks or other watercraft were injured in the making of this trip report. Time to leave Elveden Here is Izzy carrying Leo the Lion in Paula's scarf as we walked back to the car. She got some looks from other folk, including one lady who said "what a lovely dog!" 😂😂 Next up, the bright lights of Orpington! It was a relatively jam-free journey down to our next AirBnB. We were greeted in person by our "landlord" who showed us around our home for two nights. It's very nice indeed... We were planning on going to the local for dinner but we agreed we are all too doggone tired. Paula and I popped over to the local co-op and we grabbed some meals to cook back at the Airbnb. The plan for tonight is to kick back and relax. Tomorrow we are going to London Zoo and have a bus tour booked. Keeping our fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow (I'll settle for dry!) Thanks for stopping by and reading - I hope you're enjoying the trip report as much as we're enjoying the trip __________________ Rob Before hitting that "Submit Post" button, re-read what you've typed and consider: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it necessary?