tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post6128099619367328756..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Travelling Back to the UK - Part 3Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-52708109243599289882010-11-08T08:46:08.214+01:002010-11-08T08:46:08.214+01:00Hi Diane... Well, I see I needed to catch up on yo...Hi Diane... Well, I see I needed to catch up on your blog! Looks like you've been mighty busy! Glad you made it over okay and got to meet Anne already...<br /><br />Time for a cup of tea cuz the weather here is sooo gray and cold this a.m.!<br /><br />Take care,<br />Leesaislandgirl4ever2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11113491173234673894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-35463290464045338592010-10-30T13:48:36.125+02:002010-10-30T13:48:36.125+02:00Thanks for the comment Kirsty. DianeThanks for the comment Kirsty. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-53309504914185851002010-10-30T13:30:36.562+02:002010-10-30T13:30:36.562+02:00Ooo... the 2nd picture looks awesome! Thanks and H...Ooo... the 2nd picture looks awesome! Thanks and Have a safe journey.<br />KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-21998773756958444962010-10-29T15:05:36.145+02:002010-10-29T15:05:36.145+02:00JM they are quite stunning when seeing them from o...JM they are quite stunning when seeing them from out at sea. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-53622110649140309212010-10-29T14:09:13.422+02:002010-10-29T14:09:13.422+02:00The white cliffs of Dover are such a view! Fantast...The white cliffs of Dover are such a view! Fantastic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-20991099541783424822010-10-28T21:06:35.820+02:002010-10-28T21:06:35.820+02:00Lyndsey, I think they have that effect on a lot of...Lyndsey, I think they have that effect on a lot of people :-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-12013020919994575522010-10-28T20:53:27.033+02:002010-10-28T20:53:27.033+02:00When I saw the White Cliffs of Dover I always have...When I saw the White Cliffs of Dover I always have to sing the song...in my head anyway!tinyskillethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921649923651185462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-63139648274853828422010-10-27T20:46:30.320+02:002010-10-27T20:46:30.320+02:00Anne, I have had one trip that was a bit rough but...Anne, I have had one trip that was a bit rough but that is all and I go over regularly. Luck of the draw!!<br /><br />Yep, March can not arrive quickly enough for me.<br /><br />I hope we can make a plan for next week. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-78949225862835754262010-10-27T19:29:40.559+02:002010-10-27T19:29:40.559+02:00Hello Diane .. Thank you for you wonderful comment...Hello Diane .. Thank you for you wonderful comment on the Cahors Market .. :-) I love the markets over there.<br /><br />The last time I went on a ferry, was the most horrendous journey in my entire life. They should not of even left France .. Weather conditions were so bad. It was ok in the dock , Everyone was being ill.. I had to hang on for dear life, the crockery was falling off the shelves .. kid you not.. the staff were trying to help everyone.. I was so ill for a few days .. <br /><br />20 miles away is all we are away from France .. :-( with the sea in the middle. <br /><br />I bet you cannot wait for March to come .. Sure you don't want to stay here :-) :-) I know your answer.<br /><br />I did not know you came from SA!! <br /><br />Anyway lets hope we can meet up soon!! Take care , keep warm and dry in the horrendously cold UK climate .Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-45478431662786925362010-10-27T15:50:11.877+02:002010-10-27T15:50:11.877+02:00Quay Po Cooks, thanks for your visit, you are righ...Quay Po Cooks, thanks for your visit, you are right the cliffs are quite spectacular. Hope to see you again soon. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-61121517968372080412010-10-27T15:43:28.546+02:002010-10-27T15:43:28.546+02:00Lindy there is aways the option of the long trip f...Lindy there is aways the option of the long trip from Le Havre or Cherbourg, but we think the costs are outrageous by comparison! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-1956684078580235092010-10-27T15:14:05.591+02:002010-10-27T15:14:05.591+02:00The cliffs are so spectacular! thanks for sharing...The cliffs are so spectacular! thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures!Quay Po Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828992142187594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-45589051655890148562010-10-27T15:11:26.244+02:002010-10-27T15:11:26.244+02:00Thanks for response Diane, will have to do some re...Thanks for response Diane, will have to do some research.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59550552197360543482010-10-27T10:43:33.257+02:002010-10-27T10:43:33.257+02:00Hi Noushka, Mmmmmmm smoked salmon, with out a doub...Hi Noushka, Mmmmmmm smoked salmon, with out a doubt worth the trip!<br /><br />It has been cold, wet, windy and dreary for the past couple of days, need I say more about my feelings of being here. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-67984813102824329862010-10-27T10:39:26.088+02:002010-10-27T10:39:26.088+02:00It brings up old memories of the time I used to tr...It brings up old memories of the time I used to travel from Paris to Scotland and back... to fetch a suitcase full of smoke salmons in Aberdeen! LOL!!!<br />Have a great winter back in the UK and hopefully not too cold!!<br />Cheers!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-32578359028368650882010-10-27T08:57:14.148+02:002010-10-27T08:57:14.148+02:00Hi Dianne, it seems the white cliffs are very memo...Hi Dianne, it seems the white cliffs are very memorable to people who have seen them. I feel sad that nowadays so many people travelling in the tunnel never get to see them. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-70848933529394758222010-10-27T08:53:41.670+02:002010-10-27T08:53:41.670+02:00Diane arrival to a blue sky was just fine, but the...Diane arrival to a blue sky was just fine, but the last few days of grey, wet and cold I could do well without!! My neighbour in France says, although the weather is cool the skies are blue, Roll on the end of March and my return :-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-62479394424610117022010-10-27T03:55:52.120+02:002010-10-27T03:55:52.120+02:00Hi Diane:- this brought back memories of my 3 trip...Hi Diane:- this brought back memories of my 3 trips across firstly from Oostend to Dover then twice from Calais to Dover. I loved the crosssing and it was good to see your pics of the white cliffs because that's exactly how I remembered them.<br /> ~Dianne~Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-50239455361631767532010-10-26T22:01:19.439+02:002010-10-26T22:01:19.439+02:00I am intrigued to see where you are comiong back t...I am intrigued to see where you are comiong back to - and do you like the blue sky that we arranged especially fotr you!<br />xxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-20949574801286206662010-10-26T20:44:34.462+02:002010-10-26T20:44:34.462+02:00Linda the cliffs are are quite stunning. Thanks fo...Linda the cliffs are are quite stunning. Thanks for your comments. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-60875938228584330532010-10-26T20:00:29.627+02:002010-10-26T20:00:29.627+02:00Once again you have posted wonderful photos and in...Once again you have posted wonderful photos and interesting stories! My favorite picture is of the Cliffs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743701121602082094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11898634099053385412010-10-26T18:49:38.064+02:002010-10-26T18:49:38.064+02:00Lindy you get what you pay for! Speed for a price ...Lindy you get what you pay for! Speed for a price in the tunnel or slower for a cheap trip on the ferry. I prefer the ferry as I have said I do not like the tunnel. Winter the water may be rough so....... We may go to N. France for New Year and I suspect if we do we will go through the tunnel - I have Nigel to hang onto while we travel :-) Sorry this answer is not much help!! Perhaps booking in advance is the answer if you do not mind the tunnel. There is not really a lot of choice. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-24491899513757204112010-10-26T18:33:06.414+02:002010-10-26T18:33:06.414+02:00I had a question about the time the ferry takes Di...I had a question about the time the ferry takes Diane, but I see you have already answered for someone else. We have always used the channel tunnel since moving here as it is so much quicker. However to get a crossing at a reasonable price you need to book so far in advance, so we were considering different options for this winters trip. Which do you recommend?LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-86594211406542078172010-10-26T17:58:58.284+02:002010-10-26T17:58:58.284+02:00Thanks Faith. Maybe one day you will get to see th...Thanks Faith. Maybe one day you will get to see them :-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-25825178861796829662010-10-26T17:40:19.472+02:002010-10-26T17:40:19.472+02:00lani, keeping warm is not easy today, it is cold, ...lani, keeping warm is not easy today, it is cold, wet and very windy! Have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com