Crossing the Channel was much less painful than I could I have imagined! No passport checks, no queues. On the boat in ten minutes and shopping in duty free five minutes later. We sat down, had a coffee and said goodbye to the old Dart and cheap phonecalls. The 100 k drive to Brugges in Belgium was the easiest of the trip so far, despite being on the wrong side of the road. We drove straight off at Calais, hit the motorway and didn't stop till we pulled into The Brugges park. Madly went off to find a teller machine for some Euros then went down to the amazing town centre. It really is a time capsule of medieval Europe. Old cobbled streets and amazing shops, churches and houses along a surrounding a picturesque creek. Finally brought my French phrase book out only to find the local langauge is Dutch or Flemish!! Gab whipped up another fantastic dinner... and we finally had Internet after 5 long days!! We dont get much news here other than the European economy so it was good to get all the low down.
Heading off to the Somme region and Villers Bretineaux tomorrow and may get as far down as the Paris campsite. (About 8 ks out of the city centre)
By the way still no photos I know and theres agood reason. I forgot to bring the cable. Will try to buy a card reader this week.
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Hi Wynnes,
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoying your blog, but where's Maddie? No mention of her, would love to hear from her. You are in our prayers every night. You sound like you are having a great time, which is fantastic! Car is going well, you almost won't recognise it - Some parts are a new colour! Continue the good work on the blog and have fun!! xxx The Fosters
Andrew actually crashed the car on the way home and Tony got a dodgy paint job but enjoy your holiday....
ReplyDeleteTony has re-badged the Range Rover running Pajero plates so all is good the Pajero has never drivem better...
ReplyDeleteOff to Sorrento for lunch...