Decided on a quick overnighter in Le Touquet. So picked Eevie up in the evening in order to catch an early boat in the morning. Thought we'd give the "Plough and Harrow" at Tilmanstone a go, it's only 10 minutes from ferry. Parked in the car park at 1630hrs.
As can be seen there was one other van there, we never saw the occupants to speak to. Went for a beer in the pub,
Sadly we were to late for food as it was Sunday. Will have to remember next time. The landlady and locals were all very friendly and sociable. After a couple of drinks we returned to Eevie, and dined on tins of "Big Soup", not gourmet but filled the hole.
23rd May.
Left the pub at 0640hrs. No delays in the port, and ferry sailed on time at 0740hrs. Had breakfast in the Brasserie, did our bit of shopping, wine and spirits mainly.
Docked on time and we cleared the port by 1030hrs. Quick diversion to Adinkerke, for the evil weed, then straight back to Le Touquet. Decided to try the Aire at the pony club this time, arriving 1430hrs.
As you can see there weren't many there, I think 8 altogether. Had a cuppa the walked into the centre. Bought some fish pate at our favourite shop. Then some dinner plates in the chinaware shop. Checked our usual restaurant, but wasn't doing meals until 1900hrs, so opted for another nearby. Moule Marinere as usual.
They were very nice, but, very small so eating them was hard work. I gave up with the red tool they gave us and reverted to the empty shell method. Washed down with a couple of Pelforth Brune it was an enjoyable meal. Saying that I would use the other restaurant given the choice. Strolling back to the Aire we saw a Cemetary opposite the entrance. Had a look and their were some war graves.
Always moving, and so young some of them.
Then back to Eevie for a quiet peaceful evening.
24th May.
Had a cuppa then hit the road, leaving 0930hrs. Arrived Cite Europe 1030hrs. Went for breakfast and found our usual place had changed hands and wasn't so good. I don't think we'll be using it again. Did our usual wine and food shop then off to the ferry. No hold ups and got the 1440hrs, smooth crossing.
Used our local knowledge to dodge the Dover road works, put Eevie to bed and home by 1630hrs. A nice little trip.
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