Trip to Le Touquet. May 2016.

22nd May.

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.

Quick Christmas Shopping Trip. December 2015.

December 7th.

Arrived at our storage 0630hrs. First hiccup, fob would not open the gate. Managed to get hold of the owner who came straight up. Finall got in and collected Eevie. Left at 0750hrs, we had booked the 0825 sailing from Dover. Luckily we went straight through the port and checked in at 0810. Just made the ferry last on. Had breakfast, then met up with some friends who were on the same crossing. From Calais we drove to Adinkerke for tobacco.

Then we headed cross country, avoiding the Autoroute to Montreuil-sur-Mer. Arrived at Fontaine Les Clercs 1410hrs. The owner popped his head out of the top right window, told us to pitch up and we'd sort it later.

This we duly did, taking the first pitch on the left, which we had used before.

As can be seen the site is terraced, at the top is a foot tunnel through the town ramparts, we took that route into town. Strolled around but didn't buy anything, not even a beer. It was very quiet, cold and damp. Back to Eevle, dinner and some drink before bed.

December 8th.

Awoke to a miserable cold wet day. After our morning cuppa and toast, drove into Le Touquet for our bits. Arrived, to find parking was free, so a nice bonus. Unloaded our shopping trolley and brollies then walked into the centre. Found the crockery shop we were looking for, but alas they no longer stocked the brand we wanted. (We have some but family wanted the same.) Nothing even similar so that was a failure. Then to a little shop which does wonderful fish pate, which we really enjoy.

As you can see, a huge selection. We bought what we wanted then strolled the other shops in the centre. Bought a few bits for Christmas, then to a Restaurant for Moules Marinere,

Excellent in here can highly recommend. Then off we trudged back to Eevie, and the site. Relaxing and warming up before head down.

December 9th.

Woke to a crisp morning with ice outside. Left 1015hrs and headed for Cite Europe. Did our usual shop, nice bits we can't get at home, bite to eat then ferry. Arrived Dover 1540hrs and Hawkinge 1610. The trip had been successful for our needs, but not for family. C'est la vie.