[BIG"E"]

We both had a lovely time on the recent french trip.
It was particularly great to meet "the better halves" , Brugge was beautiful as always, it felt so Christmassy with the ice rink in the town square and the various stalls selling all manner of lace and Christmas gifts. Of cause we had to visit our favourite choccy shop "The Chocolate Line" to buy some samples...............they are going down a treat!
Apart from the french taxi drivers ripping us off on our trip into LILLE, we had a most pleasant evening and ate in an Italian Restaurant just off the town square.
The Central town square in Lille (Place Du General De Gaulle) was like a giant Christmas Grotto, with snow scenes, Santa and reindeer, Christmas music filled the air, and of cause the roasted chesnuts on sale which made it perfect. They certainly know how to create a lovely festive atmosphere.
The accommodation was very good, clean, and beds comfy, a very good selection of buffet for breakfast, a very modern structure on the outskirts of Lille.
We made a trip to the hypermarkets to purchase our booze, chocolates, olive oil and washing powder before boarding the ferry home (yes it was choppy)................!
We made a few interesting detours along the way, courtesy of the sat navs (so glad I wasn't map reading.......something at which I fail miserably!!).

Over and Out for now big buddies...........Come back......

From Mrs "Big E"