11 July
Bruges to Lille via train
Lille to Calais via train
Calais to Dover via fast boat
Such is the plan as of this writing. This will be the first time for us on French rail so we do not as yet know the system.
It takes more than a lifetime to know " the system of the world".
Arrived without incident except we had to wait for the next car bus truck four deck ferry as there was no room for our bikes on the one we booked. No room. Could not talk our way on.
Dover is a town of long faded glory. Everything is run down and need of a lift. The hotel bed sags almost to the floor but has a spectacular view if you ignore the cracked concrete on the balcony. Three star Best Western for 4 to 5 star continental prices.
The tourist brochure describes the pier walk, we biked in that way, as "virtually untouched since the day it was built". We concur and admire the real estate speak.
The white cliffs are indeed spectacular. Lots of beaches in this area. No sun, cold, typical British beach weather.
Pics from window and hotel front.
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