Tuesday 7th February 2023

Alarm at 0730. Got up and breakfasted. Packed an overnight bag, and loaded the car, before we headed north-eastward to Norwich. Stopped at Birchanger service station on the M11 for coffee, then continued on our way. Got to Norwich in time for a late lunch at John Lewis's. Left Aki in the cafe with instructions on how to get to the Premier Inn on Duke Street, and headed east to villages on the Great Yarmouth road, then turned northward to Salhouse, and Rackheath. Stopped to use the facilities at the Tesco superstore in Spixworth. Got to St Andrews car park on Duke Street around 1730. Aki had already checked in, and I found her in room 301. I managed a bit of work at the laptop. We had a table booked at Farmyard for 1900. Very cold outside. Temperatures due to drop below freezing tonight. Enjoyed our dinner. I had crispy chicken wanton in a chicken broth to start, followed by baked cod with a champagne and caviar sauce, with leeks and chips, and a delicate mille feuille for afters. Walked back to the hotel feeling very sated. Got back to the room in time to catch the second half of the Sheffield United v Wrexham FA Cup replay...Wrexham missed a penalty which would have put them 2-1 up, and went on to lose to two late goals from The Blades. Watched more harrowing footage from the Turkish earthquake zone...the devastation covers a vast area. We sent some money via Action Aid. Bath and bed...