The no small matter of a family “Essex” wedding attended near Hereford, complemented by a two night family camping collective, the journey began with a one night stay in a Winchester city centre inn – 5 Bridge Street. And jolly fine it was, too. 
Had chance to look around the glorious 11th century beginnings of this deceptively prestigious city.
The ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, replete with 90 year old veterans on their way to mark 75 years post D-day, delivered-ish us to Honfleur for two nights, a town we have always wished we could better experience. And for one day and two nights we have savoured the exquisite architecture from the 16/17/18th centuries of this harbourside town.
A tourist hotspot, this town is also one of my special three, the others being Kinsale in Co Cork and Tenby. The daytime was only mildly disappointed by rain, as we walked the riverside (this is the mouth of the Seine) to the beach. We returned via The Garden of Personalities, recording, most tastefully with small statue heads and hedged enclaves, individuals from the town who have ‘made something of themselves’.
And being a tourist hotspot, it is full of cafes, restaurants etc etc, with most offering fine fare; this included two fine Calvados – we are in Normandy after all.
Tomorrow we journey south to Tours.
Chris & Kath's Travel Time 