10th August – Sunday - Cherbourg cont…

The local guide stated that the ‘Musee de Liberation’ was free to enter on a Sunday so off we went.  We did not realise it was in the ‘Roule Fort’ at the top of the hill.  We have 6 pictures like this as the road winds up the hill.

With a great view from the top.

The museum is interesting, but mostly in French.  There is an excellent film about the people of Cherbourg and re-building the city.  The view is worth the walk.

Our wedding anniversary, celebrations postponed as Cherbourg mostly shuts on a Sunday.

11th August – Monday

Shopping and sewing.

Our wedding anniversary became a group event.  Drinks on ‘Fleur’ first and then off to the ‘Brasserie Le Commerce’.  From the left - Ferne, Malcolm, Eileen, Ann-Marie, Steve (behind Micks glass) and Mick.

Excellent meal, 17 euros for 3 courses.  Great company and a jolly good night, rounded off with nightcaps on ‘Fleur’.

12th August – Tuesday

We found the town centre today, don’t really know how we missed it. 

I made a Purse and a bag for the toaster (have been using plastic bags to catch crumbs).

Drinks on ‘Walkabout’ with Ferne and Steve, and Malcolm and Eileen from ‘Ultima’.  Steve introduced us to ‘Pastiche’ and aniseed drink.  Another lively evening and great fun.

13th August – Wednesday

Washing and recovering.

Went to do the big shop before heading back to England.  Tradition has it that the Carrefour Hypermarket allows trolleys to be taken from the store to the marina.  So we loaded one up and then did the ‘British Boozers Walk of Shame’ through the town, with said trolley, along the road and uneven cobbled streets.  Note to self, check flat route back to marina before starting return journey.

14th August – Thursday

Made 2 small gifts for the ladies.  Mick checked engine.  Relaxing day.

Pre-dinner goodbye drinks on ‘Ultima’.  Lovely, knowledgeable people we will gladly share a glass with anytime.

We have had a great time in France and have met some lovely people.  We are heading home to find ‘Fleur’ a birth for the winter and touring the south coast in the process.  There are people who have been doing this trip for many years and still find new places to go, it will take us many years to discover all this coast has to offer and we are looking forward to it.