London Diary abandoned Mr Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London for travel in France and because there were so many wonderful sights I am going to do a series of French posts! Clothes, books, music, cameras, and guidebooks were packed into the car and we set off for Portsmouth and Brittany Ferries to Caen, France.
Brittany Ferries, The Normandie
Brittany Ferries, The Normandie
As the ship sailed we passed battleships, new and old – HMS Illustrious (1982), HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, and HMS Warrior (1860).
And at the entrance to the port, the Spinnaker Tower – it seems that towns need to be branded in some way these days!
This leisurely crossing is a chance to rest, have a good dinner, and finally arrive at Ouistreham, the port for Caen, in the evening.
