Bye Bye England

The holiday has really begun once you are on the Ferry

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July 28th 2009
The trip got off to an inauspicious start with a sandwich break on the services of the M25. However we got onto a ferry early and the weather was with us. There were surprisingly few passengers on the ferry for this time of the year and we arrived in France promptly, our first destination the oft visited Le Relais in Ardres. This restaurant with rooms has been the scene of several memorable occasi ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more