raesewell Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 This was our fist stop, Ypres (Ieper) The Old Tom Hotelhttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20017_zpsizba3swn.jpgThe journey from the tunnel to Ypres was pretty uneventful and in bright weather.We parked six bikes in two car parking spaces at about 4.30 with free parking after 6.00 we took a chance and didn’t get a ticket.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20016_zpsgl6utlkb.jpgThree of the Duffers, from left to right, John, Rae, Mikehttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20018_zpscd2bapck.jpgA cameo shot on the train John, Rae and Lucianhttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20015_zpscz5j1g7y.jpgRelaxing in the sun for a lunch stop, Rae, John, Glen, Lucianhttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20007_zps4r66tm8k.jpgA coffee at the terminal John, Rae, Lucian, Mike, Glen.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20001_zps0slxxvqv.jpgA shot of the group on the train +1. I have no idea who the +1 is on the far left.He is Spanish and lives in London, what he is doing in our photo I have no clue, when I called the lads in for the photo he just rushed over to be part of the action.Left to right +1 no idea Mike, Glen, John, Rae, Paul, Lucian.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20012_zpss7kdks7o.jpgAll in all a very enjoyable trip and I think everyone is keen to go again next year.The only bad day we had was Wednesday travelling from Etretat to Arras when it rained, hailed, sleeted and a quick flurry of snow. So contrary to common belief I changed the route on the fly to get us to our destination quicker so we could relax in the hotel bar.A nice coffee stop in Auxi le Chateau on our way from Ypres to Etretat.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20003_zpsz14c8jhn.jpgThe motley crew in the car park opposite the Auxi le Chateau coffee stophttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20011_zpslamhurji.jpgThe Etretat Falaises (Cliffs) in the background. Paul had a burning desire to get to the top of the cliffs, so we just let him do his own thing.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a540/raesewell1/Duffers%202017/Duffers%20010_zpsfzwumgj4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 love the +1 guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Nice pics, Rae.......love the fact that there seems to be 1 additional person in each pic.....culminating in mister random bloke helping out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Great pics Rae This makes me want to go abroad on the bike again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I'm going back to France in June, with my wife this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm going back to France in June, with my wife this time.Will you be getting an extra wife in each consequtive photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm going back to France in June, with my wife this time.Will you be getting an extra wife in each consequtive photo? Nah, I love the one I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Good pics , love jaunts abroad on bike , got one booked in July , can't wait . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 As you can see I like my foreign jaunts myself. We are off to Spain in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchflyer Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 When you say your'e going to Spain September is that on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Well, going on the ferry on the bike if you want to be precise We rarely go anywhere without the bike. If on the odd occasion we have to take the car because of bad weather, my wife gets quite miffed that we cannot take the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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