The day’s plan was simple: arrive in the morning, have a last delicious lunch, see the Calais dragon, a new addition since our last visit, and enjoy the local sights. Am I surprised that it doesn’t go to plan?
Tag: ferry crossing
2026 Days 66 & 67 – Dieppe
Ah the lovely Dieppe. We only discovered it in 2024 and we’re back! Himself dubbed it ‘Honfleur on speed’ the first time around. He had a point – in between the series of harbours, yachts and endless restaurants it’s similar but oh so much larger.
2026 Day 48 & 49 – Cherbourg
It might have taken 48 days, but we’re finally in France. The plan is to slowly cruise the northern coast from Cherbourg to Calais, hopefully serving to both keep us within our mileage limit and deliver a last, if petite, French adventure.
2026 Days 44 to 47 – Exeter and that appointment
Well it’s finally here. The eleusive workshop appointment. Once more, our fate is in other’s hands.
2024 Days 98 & 99 – Adieu France, Hello England
Oh! Our last day in France! Time has unfortunate habit of snapping into warp speed at journey’s end. We set off for the short drive to Caen* in preparation for a crack of dawn** start […]
2024 Days 94 & 95 Dieppe
France’s northern coast continues to provide fresh delights. I have no idea why we persisted with inland treks east on prior travels, when the coast has so much to offer. Today, Normandy gives us the […]
