Himself and I debated long and hard over the timing of our return to England. I finally agreed on the 1st on the strict understanding that it would include some travel, not just the long and […]
2024 Day 100 – Kingston Lacy
If there’s one thing that the UK excels at, it’s the preservation of its history though the good work of the National Trust. Wild coastlines, historic trade infrastructure, manor homes, all at risk of loss […]
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 Day 96 & 97 Honfleur
Well here we are again. As a favoured last stop before ferry crossings, Honfleur has become a French home away from home. It’s nice sometimes, to be in a place instantly recognisable, without having to […]
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 […]
2024 Day 92 & 93 – Saint Valery sur Somme
Well what a delightful surprise Saint Valery sur Somme turned out to be. It wasn’t on our original path but with a cornucopia of treasures to enjoy we end up staying not for one day […]
2024 Day 91 – Le Touquet
We’ve finally arrived at France’s northern coast, in Le Touquet. It’s an area we’ve not explored before, having crossed inland through farmland on previous travels. The plan is to stick to the coast for the […]
2024 Day 90 – Fromells
It’s fair to say that Himself is obsessed with all matters pertaining to war. Purely up to him, European travels would consist of stormed beaches, bunkers and battlefields, punctuated only by stops for burgers and […]
2024 Day 89 – Arras
You’ll not be surprised that we’re on a path northwest. On yet another return visit, this time to Arras in Haute de France. It’s a side effect of being tied to ferry crossings – at […]
2024 Day 88 – Champagne Route & Saint Quentin
There’s much more to the champagne region than Epernay of course. It’s one of 357 villages dotted though Champagne’s valleys surrounded by lush vine greenery. We have a helpful map that details routes to see […]
