Just into July and our plans are beginning to take shape.
A 4 month delay but hey we were lucky enough to spend that time with family, see the seasons change in England and enjoy some quiet time in the Gloucestershire countryside, unwinding from the frenetic time at the start of the year.
“Parsley” the Peugeot has joined the family after we upgraded “Boris” who did such a good job carting us around last year.
And so it was that on the 5th July with restrictions lifted we headed east for our first experience travelling through the Channel Tunnel. Personally the whole idea of being locked in a tin tube travelling beneath the sea, didn’t appeal that much! But we knew that we would be “safe” isolated in our little home on wheels.
The whole Le Tunnel experience was painless and quick 35 minutes! Just time to sit down to a salad lunch in the van, wash up and we were in Calais, amazing and considering the high seas due to days of wind – a much better option.
It’s a bit of a tradition to head to Honfleur once on French soil, so it was right turn out of the terminal and we were on our way. Rather than cross either of the bridges at Le Havre we chose a “cruise” across the Seine on a great little (free) car ferry.
Both under and over the water today before stopping the night at one of our very favourite French places to visit.
Glad that you are ‘on your way’ now, I know its been a frustrating few months when you are trying to buy a house in another country but are prevented from getting there. Hope to catch up with you both shortly – have a cold beer waiting please !
Will do, already have a slab! Seeya soon
Great to hear you are on your way hope all goes well have a glass of wine for me stay safe
Cheers Mick🍷Will toast you tonight, take care xx
Great to hear you are on your way at last. Not all good news this end now that Metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire have gone into lockdown for another 6 weeks. NSW border now closed to Victorians. The only good news is that it might mean the end of the Dan Andrews era. Oh what such lovely memories of Honfleur – the crepes!!!! Look forward to hearing more of your travels!
Yes it was lovely to be back there Liz, with memories of us all sitting alongside the port enjoying our cafe au lait. Not that we did that this week, although restaurants are re opening we’re sticking to our “voluntary isolation “ for a couple of weeks.
At long last, we have such wonderful memories of Honfleur so will enjoy imagining you there once again and following your exciting journey. All good here although Covid is causing issues in Victoria and starting to pop up here and there in NSW. Dastardly thing. Our renovations are under way and the studio is very spiffy. Will send some photos to an email if you have one. Take care. Love from the Vowles clan. xx
Hi Robby and Bill, that was a special trip – 6 years ago now! Great to hear that you and family are well and I look forward to seeing studio photos (use the iCloud email).
Had heard about Victoria’s lockdown again, I do wonder as to how this will all end?
We do have such lovely memories of Honfleur. We are picturing you travelling around with at least a little idea of the countryside thanks to our special trip with special friends. I’m sure you hear that things are a little more challenging with Covid than they were. We and the family are all well, although Joe locked down again with kids home from school. Thinking of you both with much love. Robby
Hoping the lock down won’t continue much longer Robby.Yes, very fond memories of our jaunt around Normandy and elsewhere. Xx