Sunday 6 June 2010

BBBB: A Blogger’s Birthday Brunch On a Boat

Scarily eagle-eyed readers may have noticed my sidebar changing from “I am a 14 year old baker…” to “I am a 15 year old baker…” ! This past week I celebrated my birthday in a rather wonderful way…IMG00049-20100604-1033 On the last day of our weeks’ family holiday in Suffolk, on my birthday, we got up early (I say early, I mean 9…) and strolled down the main street to Orford Quay. Here we were greeted with the pretty boat Lady Florence, below.IMG00033-20100604-0918This was to be our transport for the morning. The planned route along the river and up to the next town Aldeburgh was explained to us and off we set! My family set up camp at the back of the boat where we enjoyed fresh orange juice in the sunshine and opened presents (of which more another time…) before the time came to head into the saloon for a rather delicious birthday brunch. Why such a “birthday” brunch? Because…IMG00048-20100604-1014I had a candle in my breakfast! It was unexpected but definitely appreciated. And the brunch itself totally delicious and undeniably filling. But after we finished this mammoth breakfast, there was more time out on deck, enjoying the sunshine and the countryside view…IMG00041-20100604-0944 …followed by yet more good food – apple pie and chocolate muffins! IMG00060-20100604-1105 We had a lovely morning, sailing and eating and laughing. The boat took us all around the local area, and it was interesting to see places we had previously only noticed from a car from the river perspective. And the sunshine certainly wasn’t a hindrance! All in all, a lovely birthday treat and one I would definitely recommend. Find out more here at the website!

9 comments:

Nisrine@Dinners and Dreams said...

Happy Birthday dear Lucy. I am one of those scarily eagle-eyed readers who noticed:) Glad you had a fun time!

Sook said...

Oh brunch on a boat... that sounds so fun!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Happy belated Birthday! It looks like you had a great party! What a wonderful way to spend the day.

Cheers,

Rosa

Faith said...

Happy Birthday Lucy! This lovely brunch looks like the perfect way to celebrate!

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday! I love your blog... Lately I havent had time to post anything on my blog, but I made a great apple pie a week ago - yours must have been such a great birthday cake!

Jessica said...

Happy Birthday! What a lovely, lovely birthday celebration! I'm so jealous. The breakfast looks fantastic, and the candle is so much fun.

Dewi said...

What a celebration Lucy, Happy 15th Birthday to you ... there is something very precious to be able to spend your special day with your dear one.

English Mum said...

Happy birthday m'dear! Oh and PS: I still can't seem to get the blueberry loaf recipe - it just says page not found - can you email me it pls? xx

Ash said...

What an amazing way to spend your birthday!! So fun!!
and what great treats!!

Happy belated birthday Lucy!!