Decided to go to Montreuil in France for Bastille day on the 14th. Picked Eevie up at noon, headed for Canterbury to do a bit of shopping, then overnight at the "Park and Ride" before the ferry tomorrow. Got some bargains in M&S food hall, love those yellow stickers. Quiet evening listening to the pitter patter of rain.
July 13th.
Left Canterbury at 0800hrs, to catch 0925hrs ferry. All went with no problem, breakfast on board in the "Brasserie", rum from the on board shop, then arrived in Calais. Drove to Montreuil, arrived 1230hrs local time. Set up.
Walked into town for a look round. Texted our friend Kerene who we were meeting here, she hadn't left Folkestone yet. (Travelling by tunnel). Had a good look round, but didn't buy anything, saving ourselves for the large "Brocante" tomorrow. Warm and sunny by now so liquid refreshments were called for.
A couple of beers later we made our way back to Eevie. Had a BBQ cooked on the "Cobb" then bed by 10.
July 14th.
Awoke to a glorious day. Quick brekkie then into town. There was a ceremony taking place by the town hall, for Bastille day.
A couple of "Sapeur Pompiers" with highly polished equipment.
Once this finished we headed for the Brocante. It covered the whole town centre, the square and all the streets.
It was not as good as the Maisonne Lafitte one last September, we also thought it expensive. Lots to see nevertheless, and glorious weather.
Got ourselves a baguette for lunch. Hazel found some glass she liked, haggled a bit then did the deal. Spent another hour or so looking round.
Then headed back to Eevie. Bumped into Kerene on our way, arranged the time and place for our meal later, then a rest in Eevie.
1900hrs back into town, and the restaurant. Kerene and Danny were already there. Had a lovely meal, good wine, and company. Collapsed into bed 2330hrs and straight asleep.
July 15th.
Up bright and early, packed up, left site at 0915hrs. Arrived "Cite Europe" 1015hrs. Had breakfast, bought our usual bits, then to the port for the 1520 ferry. Calm crossing then short drive to storage arriving 1630hrs. Home at 1730hrs. A nice couple of days.
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