Norwich and Beer Festival

I have been fortunate enough to spend a few afternoons in the city centre of Norwich. It is quite different than many cities and towns in the US, as there are many streets filled with shops and many people strolling and shopping in the middle of a work day. It is a very pleasant environment to be in. Above is an old arch marking an entrance to the city centre. Below is the city market which contains many stalls selling goods, fresh seafood, produce and various clothing and housewares - this is open all days of the week.

Below is the Norwich Castle and then the Arcade which is lined with shops, including Colman's Mustard Shop, which was founded in Norwich.

Below is my pictures from Wroxham, which is a small town lying to the northeast of Norwich, and also is part of the Norfolk Broads, which is a series of waterways in the area. You can take a boat and motor it on your own to explore all the little waterways. It is quite beautiful and scenic and very peaceful to walk by. Below is a very friendly swan looking for some treats! Below is a small church and graveyard that I found just driving around.
This week was the Norwich Beer Festival. It is held in St. Andrews Hall, which resembles a church, and has big old windows and large portraits hanging around. Quite peculiar drinking ale and lager and cider in such an environment. You get your own glass and drink as many different kinds of lager and ale (warm) as you like. I went with some other registrars (residents) and consultants (attendings) so it was quite a good time.