Day twelve 246/2023

We arrived at Le Harve early in the morning and we awoke to find we have tied up. We had breakfast the disembarked and took the shuttle bus into town. We were bitterly disappointed as Le Harve has nothing to offer. We wandered about aimlessly and the only thing of interest, to me anyway, was the memorial. Being in France it was slightly different in that it wasn’t only for combatants but for members of the Resistance. There was also a smaller memorial to those killed in the Algerian conflict of the early sixties. We stopped for a drink at a typical French cafe/bar then decided to go back to the ship to have lunch. After lunch we all we up to the sun deck and stretched out on the Sun loungers. After we’d had enough of that we went our cabins to cool down and put the final bits away ready for collection later. It was a tremendously hot day so after a cool shower we went down for dinner. Every meal was brilliant but tonight’s was designated our “end of course dinner” We then went to the theatre and saw a singer named Max Hemmelreich. What a range from opera to Mercury and Bowey classics. We then adjourned to the piazza where the food and beverage staff were assembled and had a pint. Back to the cabin to get the cases ready for collection.

Sunday 25th

Arrived in Southampton had breakfast then prepared for disembarkation and all that involves. We had a lovely time, lovely friends, lovely weather and lovely ship. Hope you enjoyed reading about our exploits as much as we have making them.