For a change, we decided on Newhaven to Dieppe rather than Hull to Rotterdam or the Tunnel. Last did this in a car in 1990s. The journey down was no worse than the drive to the Tunnel and we were able to park for the night right at the terminal for our 9:30 am sailing on Wednesday. There is supposed to be a £5 charge but we could no one who seemed interested in collecting this. So thank you Newhaven.
As it was a daylight sailing and only five hours, we didn’t bother with a cabin. Found comfortable seats with a table and a view. The view didn’t disappoint as we departed with the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head bathed in sun. A very evocative (for me) image.
The food on the ferry was ok and reasonably priced and we were almost the first off the ferry when we reached Dieppe. Usual uninterested French police stamped our passports and, as it was 3pm, we drove only a couple of hours to a site we’ve booked at Moyaux, Calvados country.
It was warm and we spent a pleasant evening. Rain was forecast and on cue, it started in the small hours and is set to rain pretty much until Saturday! This is the view from my bed this morning.
The forecast for the next couple of weeks here and in Brittany are poor so we are looking to change plans to explore Brittany and head south. Initial thoughts are to head towards Tours, Limoges then Argelés or thereabouts. But plans may change and evolve. This is part of the fun of this hobby.
As it was a daylight sailing and only five hours, we didn’t bother with a cabin. Found comfortable seats with a table and a view. The view didn’t disappoint as we departed with the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head bathed in sun. A very evocative (for me) image.
The food on the ferry was ok and reasonably priced and we were almost the first off the ferry when we reached Dieppe. Usual uninterested French police stamped our passports and, as it was 3pm, we drove only a couple of hours to a site we’ve booked at Moyaux, Calvados country.
It was warm and we spent a pleasant evening. Rain was forecast and on cue, it started in the small hours and is set to rain pretty much until Saturday! This is the view from my bed this morning.
The forecast for the next couple of weeks here and in Brittany are poor so we are looking to change plans to explore Brittany and head south. Initial thoughts are to head towards Tours, Limoges then Argelés or thereabouts. But plans may change and evolve. This is part of the fun of this hobby.