Pas-de-Calais, France Travel Journals & Blogs

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- Feb 14, 2022, 3:00pm · ⛅ 7 °C Altitude: 34 m
  France Hauts-de-France Escalles Haute Escalles Mont d’Hubert 50.9356, 1.7274550°56’8” N 1°43’39” E
Day 6
Plage du Cap Blanc-Nez
February 14, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Anstrengende Berg/ Talpartie. Wanderung lohnt sich aber sehr. Die Küste Englands kann erahnt werden. Wetter ist sehr wechselhaft. Mal Regen, mal blauer Himmel und Sonne- aber immer viel Wind. Schlafplatzsuche gestaltete sich schwierig, Campingplätze haben zu. Die Wahl viel auf einen städtischen Übernachtungsplatz ohne Strom. Mal sehen wie die Nacht ohne Heizung wird 🙈Read more
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Traveler Sieht toll aus. Ich sag nur Zwiebellook 🙈
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Traveler es ist einfach alles nass😂entweder durchgeschwitzt oder von oben nassgeregnet😅
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Traveler Es kommen bestimmt noch 🌞igere Zeiten
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena - part 1
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- May 6, 2023, 11:49am · ☁️ 16 °C Altitude: 125 m
  France Hauts-de-France Rocquigny 50.066667, 2.92333350°4’0” N 2°55’24” E
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Day 16 - Bapaume to Perrone
May 6 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I'm walking through a very small section of what was known in WWI as the Western Front. Today, I saw my first actual poppy! Not a manufactured mass produced one or a beautifully hand crafted one, but the real thing. I walked down the Avenue des Australiens here in Perrone and visited an Australian War Memorial (on that same road). Call me corny, but I sang our National Anthem, out loud (and we all know how loud my voice is), not the second verse (we don't believe that, or offer it, anymore) in front of the statue. I felt it was the least I could do to recognise and acknowledge those young people who had no idea what they were getting themselves into and still did their absolute best. My Great Uncle being one of them. Also, I climbed that church tower, right up to the bells (should have taken off my backpack). When I got to the top, I was so scared that I had to close my eyes, and I forced myself to take a photo of one of the bells as I clutched the rail. Finally, I crossed the Canal du Nord and was lucky enough for two boats to be coming through.Read more
Traveler Would have been a very moving experience
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Carmel Carlsen ❤️
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Traveler I remember walking around the war cemetery in El Alamein Really hits home the futility of war and so many lives shattered - those that died, the families left behind, the wounded. It was a very quiet bus trip back from there
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Carmel Carlsen It's really hard to fully appreciate. It is a huge contribution that we have difficulty grasping in our very safe corner of the world.
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Traveler 2023 Normandie und Spanien
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- Oct 19, 2022, 5:56pm · ⛅ 19 °C Altitude: 7 m
  France Hauts-de-France Noyelles-sur-Mer Dien 50.185746, 1.68204750°11’9” N 1°40’55” E
Day 13
CHEMIN DE FER DAMPFLOK
October 19, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
LE CHEMIN DE FER
VON CROFOY NACH VALARY PORT

Ein netter Ausflug auf unserer Reisestrecke! Johann entdeckt diese Attraktion und wir fahren nachmittags zu der Bahnstation und kaufen uns zwei Tickets. Es ist noch genügend Zeit um das Mittagessen zuzubereiten und danach fahren wir mit der original Dampflok zwei Stunden durch die schöne französische Landschaft.Read more
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena - part 1
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- May 5, 2023, 9:45am · ☁️ 13 °C Altitude: 78 m
  France Hauts-de-France Boisleux-Saint-Marc 50.211667, 2.79166750°12’42” N 2°47’30” E
Day 18
Day 15 - Arras to Bapaume
May 5 in France ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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Today, there were periods of brilliant sunshine in what was mainly an overcast, windy, and rainy day! I even broke out the rain jacket. Arras is impressive, large, and very old - there is a lot to see (if you have the time). I came across a new Camino today in Arras: Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. I'll have to look it up. I followed the markers for a while, but as it was running in the opposite direction of the VF, I had to turn around. I dropped into the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on my way out of town and had a self-guided tour of the facilities. And, just after visiting one of the actual cemeteries, Sunken Road, a very nice man started to talk to me as we walked along. He knew a lot about Australian War Graves, so I assumed he worked for the Commission - no, he did not! His job is the check on the VF signs to make sure they are in place. I thanked him profusely. The final highlight of my day was seeing three pheasants, one very close up, and a lot of cotton tailed rabbits (not hares). The bush is some sort of nettle. Whenever my skin comes into contact with it, there is a mild sting, but the tingling sensation lasts for hours.Read more
Traveler What’s this Carmel?
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Carmel Carlsen It looked like a cocoon for catapillars. There were heaps of them in a hedge I was walking past. What fascinated me was how much like a spider web it looks.
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Traveler Awesome 🚶‍♀️
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Carmel Carlsen What are you doing up this late? Are you overseas?
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1st Trip to Europe in Leo
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- Sep 17, 2022, 7:18pm · ⛅ 14 °C Altitude: 88 m
  France Hauts-de-France Arras 50.290734, 2.77871350°17’27” N 2°46’43” E
Day 7
Bailed out of Belgium
September 17, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Ghent was a bit like home - it never stopped raining so instead of heading to another Belgium town we bailed out and headed into France to the town of Arass. It’s a pity because there was a lot to see in Ghent but heyho maybe we will be back sometime. Photo of Leo bogged down in the damp. Onwards to Arass. And what tales there are to tell about this townRead more
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1st Trip to Europe in Leo
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- Sep 18, 2022, 10:06am · ⛅ 12 °C Altitude: 64 m
  France Hauts-de-France Saint Nicolas Les Arras Canal Saint-Michel 50.298482, 2.77545250°17’55” N 2°46’32” E
Day 8
Arras
September 18, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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Another great town worthy of a visit for its architecture and history especially WW1. 60’ under Arras and the surrounding area are 19kms of caves and tunnels where 24,000 soldiers were housed waiting to ascend close to the Front Line on April 9th 1917 at The Battle Of Arras. The tour is well worth a visit.
And where better to finish the day than in one of the town squares people watching - with a 🍺
And now onwards to next destination
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Traveler not a lot of time wasted on landscaping or space......
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Traveler The ‘aires’ are all like this but so well set out for motorhomes - makes life so very easy!
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Traveler fabulous
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1st Trip to Europe in Leo
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- Oct 30, 2022, 9:24pm · ⛅ 13 °C Altitude: 6 m
  France Hauts-de-France Quend Monchaux 50.319045, 1.60727750°19’9” N 1°36’26” E
Day 50
The last supper
October 30, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Well today was a day for reflecting on our trip - ie it was pouring rain!
We chilled, read and planned tomorrow’s getaway before heading up to the campsite restaurant for a our last supper!
We both decided it had to be Moules! Steves were marnière and mine were à la crème. Both delicious but not a patch on the ones we had at the Mussel Farm! Rounded off with a Chivas and a Baileys, this trip has been extra special in so many ways. And hey, a bonus that there hasn’t been a murder! Ha ha I think the fact that we’ve been married for 37 years has something to do with this!
Anyway Eurotunnel tomorrow and onwards to see friends in York.Read more
Traveler safe travels uou two. catch up soon.
10/30/22Reply
Traveler Have a safe journey xx
10/30/22Reply
Traveler Cheers guys x
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena - part 1
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- May 4, 2023, 11:12am · ☁️ 17 °C Altitude: 123 m
  France Hauts-de-France Mont-Saint-Éloi 50.35, 2.69166750°21’0” N 2°41’30” E
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Day 14 - Souchez to Arras
May 4 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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Another wonderful walk today, which means I'm exhausted! I know I took too many photos, but who cares? I am a little disturbed and confused by the disconnect between the VF app and the VF sign posts that appear on the roads! I have to follow the app, I'm too scared not too and today, the two (sign posts and app) did not coincide before the first 10 km and then lost each other again in the afternoon! It probably means I'm walking further, but I'll take it. I crossed the same rail line four times today (under, over and on, twice). The big risk I took today was taking off my knee brace! My knee has now decided it is strong and capable and can support me without help, and I'm giving it free rein. Sometimes, the path is a little overgrown- but it's always there. Arras is AMAZING! One last thing, the water here in France is sooooo clear!Read more
Traveler Such beautiful green countryside.
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Carmel Carlsen Must be all the rain! I can't complain, I've walked in two full days of sunshine ✨️
5/4/23Reply
Narelle Campbell That’s great news about your knee. Walking is good for you!
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Carmel Carlsen Fingers crossed!
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Womo Tour 2.0
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- Oct 3, 2023 · 🌬 18 °C Altitude: 8 m
  France Hauts-de-France Groffliers 50.380108, 1.60705850°22’48” N 1°36’25” E
Day 5
Sand... sooooo viel Sand!
October 3 in France ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
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Hallo zusammen. Da sind wir wieder. Wir haben bemerkt, dass Pinguin einen Tag unserer Reise verschluckt hat, wir also einen Footprint zu wenig haben. Das korrigieren wir bei Gelegenheit nochmal. 😊

Heute sind wir lange auf dem Platz mit unserem superduper Ausblick gefloatet. Nachdem Daniel mit dem Scooter zweimal einkaufen war, was ihn gar nicht gestört hat, denn er liebt das Scootern, haben wir mit einem frischen Baguette in den Tag gestartet und uns irgendwann aufgerafft weiter zu fahren.

Eigentlich wollten wir zu einem Standplatz in den Dünen, damit wir auch den Drachen steigen lassen können, aber leider war der Platz schon geschlossen. Macht nichts. Wir haben einen schönen Spaziergang über Stock und Stein gemacht und ein paar umgekippte Bunker inspiziert.

Anschließend sind wir weiter zu einem möglichen Standplatz in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Meer gefahren. Nachdem wir die Gegend mit dem Scooter erkundet haben, ein bisschen an der Promenade entlang gedüst sind und Spatzen beim Sandbaden beobachtet haben, zogen wir allerdings weiter, denn es war so windig, dass der ganze Camper voller Sand war. Und wir auch.

Nach viel Sucherei wurden wir dann endlich fündig und haben einen unkomplizierten Platz gefunden und einen weiteren Spaziergang unternommen. Dafür, dass wir heute so viel rumgelümmelt haben, sind wir erstaunlich viel gelaufen. Leider war die auf Google Maps verzeichnete Pizzeria nirgends zu finden, also gab es nur Reste zum Abendessen.

Die Idee mit den Collagen, sodass wir mehr als 10 Bilder mit euch teilen können, haben wir mal ganz frech bei den Proficampern kopiert. Danke Inge. 😁

Möchte hier nochmal ausdrücklich betonen, dass Daniel ein hervorragender Fahrer ist, auch wenn ich mich hin und wieder in die Tür kralle. Bin ein furchtbarer Beifahrer und Perspektive und so... Diese Vans sind aber auch riesig und auf dem Beifahrersitz sieht alles sehr nah aus. 🤣

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Traveler Es sieht so aus, als wenn ihr einen superschönen Tag hattet! 🥰☺️👏
10/3/23Reply
Traveler Wir sind ganz schön viel gelaufen, dafür dass wir nie irgendwohin laufen.
10/3/23Reply
Traveler Ihr seid im Urlaub angekommen und habt Spaß. Schöne Fotos. Sand an der See ist überigens normal😂
10/3/23Reply
Traveler Jaha aber das war sehr viel Sand. Im Gesicht. Das war nicht so schön. 😂
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Toietmoiegalvoyage Tour d’Europe
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- Oct 9, 2022, 8:22am · ⛅ 9 °C Altitude: 6 m
  France Hauts-de-France Berck Berck-Plage Pointe du Haut-Banc 50.393938, 1.56050850°23’38” N 1°33’38” E
Day 68
69ème étape ~ Berck
October 9, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Arrêt improvisé dans ce village au nom pas très accueillant pour admirer les phoques en liberté.
Ils viennent se poser sur les rives de la plage durant la marée basse.
Apparement il s’agit d’un excellent spot pour les photographes, ils étaient 6 à notre arrivée avec des appareils énormes !
Les phoques font de drôles de bruits et ne sont pas très actifs 😂Read more
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Traveler je trouve ça magnifique. c'est plus tôt l'appelle d'une sirène ou ce sont vraiment les phoques
10/10/22Reply
Toietmoiegalvoyage Je te jure que c’était vraiment les phoques, j’espère que la sirène chante mieux que ça, sinon elle risque de ne pas attirer beaucoup de marins
10/11/22Reply
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