This morning brought no challenges when it came to getting out of bed as excitement was in the air....we were going to France for the day. Charlene was rather concerned at the lack of breakfast before departure but with reassurance of croissants once we arrived finally hopped in the car. Once Dennis had gotten over forgetting to pick up Kent we went to the station with passports in hand
....after checking numerous times to make sure!! We passed the journey through the tunnel by watching the fish go by the window...or so Dennis would have you believe!! Breakfast of Croissants, jam, juice and coffee was followed by a military timed shopping expedition... where all had the same idea and brought chocolate croissants for breakfast tomorrow....we'll be eating for a week!!!
Once we finally dragged Alison away from the baby shops we headed down to Boulange for a drive through the countryside and then along the coast back up to Calais where we were truly spoiled. Dennis, Mary, John and Sue had organised for us to have a 4 course lunch at Le Channel, complete with wine, hosted by the Crespo family. (
http://www.restaurant-lechannel.com/) The meal was superb, with most of the group opting for the local seafood.
Even though the desserts were divine Alison couldn't quite finish hers, despite encouragement. Surprisingly Charlene offered her assistance and succeeded in the challenge! Needless to say, it was harder to fit back in the car on the train ride back to England, but once in the sound of snores rang through our carriage!
Thank you to the Hythe Rotary Club and our host families for a memorable day in France.
This morning brought no challenges when it came to getting out of bed as excitement was in the air....we were going to France for the day. Charlene was rather concerned at the lack of breakfast before departure but with reassurance of croissants once we arrived finally hopped in the car. Once Dennis had gotten over forgetting to pick up Kent we went to the station with passports in hand
....after checking numerous times to make sure!! We passed the journey through the tunnel by watching the fish go by the window...or so Dennis would have you believe!! Breakfast of Croissants, jam, juice and coffee was followed by a military timed shopping expedition... where all had the same idea and brought chocolate croissants for breakfast tomorrow....we'll be eating for a week!!!
Once we finally dragged Alison away from the baby shops we headed down to Boulange for a drive through the countryside and then along the coast back up to Calais where we were truly spoiled. Dennis, Mary, John and Sue had organised for us to have a 4 course lunch at Le Channel, complete with wine, hosted by the Crespo family. (http://www.restaurant-lechannel.com/) The meal was superb, with most of the group opting for the local seafood. 
Even though the desserts were divine Alison couldn't quite finish hers, despite encouragement. Surprisingly Charlene offered her assistance and succeeded in the challenge! Needless to say, it was harder to fit back in the car on the train ride back to England, but once in the sound of snores rang through our carriage! 
Thank you to the Hythe Rotary Club and our host families for a memorable day in France.
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