Tag Archives: Calais

Brigade de cuisine

Posted on 10 Jul 2016 by lornaofarabia

Over spring break and again at the beginning of her summer holidays this year Alekka volunteered at the refugee camps in Calais and Dunkirk. She suggested we go there and help out for a few days on our way to … Continue reading →

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Calais again

Posted on 8 Jul 2016 by lornaofarabia

The automated ticket machine offered interesting choices for our overnight train journey to France. While I would describe us as adventurous, we do have our limits. Alekka and I opted for the regular couchette for 6 women in expectation of a quiet night. It … Continue reading →

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England to France

Posted on 24 Jun 2013 by lornaofarabia

Yesterday we crossed the English channel by ferry, like we always do.  Andreas wanted to take the Chunnel train but I am not a fan of underwater travel. I seem to be in a small minority, because the port at … Continue reading →

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