One Saturday in mid-March, some friends & I went on a whirlwind trip to England with the travel group here. I got up well before it was light out and was on a bus by 5:30am. We traveled about 2-1/2 hours to Calais, France, where our bus boarded a ferry to cross the English Channel. About 1 hour and a half later, the ferry arrived in Dover, England.
Port in Calais, France
The ferry in Calais, France
Once on the ferry, we were allowed to get out of the bus and enjoy a lovely English breakfast on the upper deck. The English breakfast consisted of a fried egg, ham, sausage, beans, hashbrowns, and a cooked tomato. On the plate everything melded together, but it was delicious! Good thing we fortified ourselves with a big breakfast because later we would be touring the Dover castle.
As we approached the UK side, we enjoyed viewing the beautiful white cliffs of Dover.
Cliffs of Dover
On top of the cliff sits the Dover Castle
Dover Castle
Entering the tunnels underneath the castle
The interactive tunnel tour was definitely a highlight of the trip, and it is a must-see if going to the castle!! There are miles & miles of tunnels below the castle. The tour takes you into just part of them. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed.
In 1940, Dunkirk, France, just across the channel from England, was under invasion by the Germans. At that time, Operation Dynamo was mastermined from the secret war tunnels of Dover, to rescue the Allied troops in France. It was a success. 330,000 troops were brought safely into Dover.
Walkway & tower leading to castle
castle
colorful shields
This is where the saying "Sleep Tight" comes from. (People slept better when the ropes below their mattress were tightened!)
just love these doors
Could you imagine a banquet in here?
Can I get one of these in my house?
Stunning door
Elegant
Looking down at the Port of Dover from on top of the cliffs
Next up: Afternoon in Canterbury, UK
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