Ere we go again.

[Wanders from Glos]

Just to prove we are here and to show the sun coming up
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Not more drama please. Did you need an ambulance?

 

[chaser]

You wouldn't believe it but it's warmer and drier than last time we came in September, that tour was doomed from the start.

 

[Jim]

Looks like a good start Chas The town is almost always dead when we visit.

 

[bigtwin]

Looks like a good start Chas The town is almost always dead when we visit.

Same for us. Perhaps they came out in honour of Chas’ return.

Ian

 

[chaser]

Looks like a good start Chas The town is almost always dead when we visit.

I just couldn't believe they could get as many people in, there were cars parked everywhere there was an inch of room.

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[chaser]

I just couldn't believe they could get as many people in, there were cars parked everywhere there was an inch of room.

Saying that I wouldn't be surprised if it's dead tonight.

 

[chaser]

Did you find out what the lady meant by a 'Hit'?

No but they had about ten cars all parked up separate and were giving them a right going over

 

[yodeli]

Just on the tunnel for gravelines, didn't think we would after the last trip but we are off for a few days.
The tunnel was the strangest we have ever seen. We got to the barrier and it said there would be an hour's wait, no mention of any times but as we were an hour early anyway weren't bothered.
So draws to the carpark, seriously, not another vehicle insight and blokes just waving us to keep going and thought this is alright we look like being an hour early but going through the passport place things slowed down a bit as apparently they had had a hit as the lady put it, then going round the corner to the lanes, everyone was choca but anyway we are on our way now about the time we should have been.

Hiya you 2!!
How far will you go?
Just in case I'd be in your vicinity at some point. I might have a few appointments in Valence d'Agen. I'm looking for a house to rent in that area, and if it is while you're in France (assuming my mum doesn't need me to be back right after my appointments) I'd be delighted to meet you!
Affectueusement
Frankie

 

[chaser]

Hiya you 2!!
How far will you go?
Just in case I'd be in your vicinity at some point. I might have a few appointments in Valence d'Agen. I'm looking for a house to rent in that area, and if it is while you're in France (assuming my mum doesn't need me to be back right after my appointments) I'd be delighted to meet you!
Affectueusement
Frankie

We are not planning on leaving gravelines, we hopefully are going to catch a free bus to Dunkirk but will see what else develops, probably a trip to Ypres one day but that's about it.

 

[DerryW]

Same for us. Perhaps they came out in honour of Chas’ return.

Ian

That was my thinking. What a lovely gesture by the locals to put all those lights up to greet one of their own (almost) back to their second home.

So you’re not feeling homesick, I took the 2 photos below from the bedroom window this morning.

Enjoy the rest of your short break. Knowing you, I’m sure you’ve got another 1or 2 markets to visit on your itinerary.

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[chaser]

Well we have got the bus to Dunkirk and at the market, havnt been round it yet but it doesn't look half as big as gravelines.

 

[chaser]

FtI

Well we have got the bus to Dunkirk and at the market, havnt been round it yet but it doesn't look half as big as gravelines.

No , walked round it in ten minutes.

 

[chaser]

Well can hardly believe there is only us and one other van here today.
I have left a graffiti sticker on the sign in the field so you will know we have been.

 

[Al n Val]

hi Charlie

we always park on the left facing the marina which is usually fairly busy, never parked on the right.

Also we usually go in Baker Street but a new bar/pub opened just to the left across from the bank and loved it, very friendly and a lot cheaper but no food served when we were there.

Love Gravelines though and wish we’d seen the Christmas market

Enjoy your trip

 

[chaser]

hi Charlie

we always park on the left facing the marina which is usually fairly busy, never parked on the right.

Also we usually go in Baker Street but a new bar/pub opened just to the left across from the bank and loved it, very friendly and a lot cheaper but no food served when we were there.

Love Gravelines though and wish we’d seen the Christmas market

Enjoy your trip

Yes that's where we are. We were on our own but another van has just arrived, will look out for the new one.-

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[chaser]

Not more drama please. Did you need an ambulance?

No we have got one ta

 

[chaser]

hi Charlie

we always park on the left facing the marina which is usually fairly busy, never parked on the right.

Also we usually go in Baker Street but a new bar/pub opened just to the left across from the bank and loved it, very friendly and a lot cheaper but no food served when we were there.

Love Gravelines though and wish we’d seen the Christmas market

Enjoy your trip

Yeah we are in that bar now, we have seen it before but thought it was a bit select for us but yes it's very nice.
The market is a lot quieter tonight but still a lot about , there are coaches bringing folk in tonight.
I can't believe it's not more popular for Brits as it's as good as any market we have been to and so close.

 

[scousebird]

We're on our way to Gravelines for a night, hopefully the Christmas market is on tonight.

 

[chaser]

We're on our way to Gravelines for a night, hopefully the Christmas market is on tonight.

We are at bourboug market now, going to Bethune next, supposed to be something on there then back to gravelines tonight.

 

[scousebird]

Lovely to meet you Charlie & Julie, enjoy your meal. We may see you here again next year Helen & Alan

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[chaser]

Thanks, we are in the bar that Al n Val recommended and got the sofa seats , havnt thought about food yet,

 

[chaser]

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[Al n Val]

Thanks, we are in the bar that Al n Val recommended and got the sofa seats , havnt thought about food yet,

The blonde lady being the bar was very friendly towards us when we were there in October

She and her husband made us feel very welcome and sliced up some meat, crackers and cheese for us one evening

across the road we had a chicken kebab and there was that much of it we couldn’t finish it lol.

We really do like Gravelines, it’s a great stop

 

[scousebird]

We went to Baker Street at lunch time but they were full so we went to Hotel Beffroi and had a wonderful meal

Pork cheeks braised in beer with mash for me and linguine with prawns, chorizo and parmesan for Alan then we both had a café gourmand

We definitely recommend it.

 

[chaser]

The blonde lady being the bar was very friendly towards us when we were there in October

She and her husband made us feel very welcome and sliced up some meat, crackers and cheese for us one evening

across the road we had a chicken kebab and there was that much of it we couldn’t finish it lol.

We really do like Gravelines, it’s a great stop

Yeah we have relented , looked around and back in baker street now, seeing as it's the last night here I have ordered the dearest on the menu.

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[Peavy]

We went to Baker Street at lunch time but they were full so we went to Hotel Beffroi and had a wonderful meal
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Pork cheeks braised in beer with mash for me and linguine with prawns, chorizo and parmesan for Alan then we both had a café gourmand
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We definitely recommend it.

Oh, that made me hungry. Looks delicious

 

[chaser]

And to finish off

 

[Just smiffy]

Yeah we have relented , looked around and back in baker street now, seeing as it's the last night here I have ordered the dearest on the menu.

you’ll be buying a Morelo next…

 

[Wanders from Glos]

The blonde lady being the bar was very friendly towards us when we were there in October

She and her husband made us feel very welcome and sliced up some meat, crackers and cheese for us one evening

across the road we had a chicken kebab and there was that much of it we couldn’t finish it lol.

We really do like Gravelines, it’s a great stop

Gravelines is our favourite too.

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