Trip to France
On Wednesday 5th May 2010 we departed from Capel by coach to the Dover docks to catch the ferry for a trip across the channel to Calais. The crossing was very calm, as was the return journey.
Onward then, to St Omer, stopping on the way at a supermarket to do some shopping, then on to St Omer, where we found some very nice restaurants for our lunch.
A short journey after lunch took us to Arques for Arc crystal. The visit was very interesting, with a short video in English, then a tour around the factory, where we saw some of the amazing glass being manufactured.
A crystal trinket box was given to every member, such a lovely gift to have to remember our visit. We then looked around the shop at some of the lovely things that are made there, such beautiful things that we could not resist buying some.
The weather was kind to us, no rain, a little chilly in the shade, but quite a good sunny day. The day went quite smoothly, and we arrived back in Capel around 9pm. Everyone said that they had had a very enjoyable day.
Pity though, that we were unable to fill the coach, with 20 vacant seats, but many thanks to all our members who supported this lovely day out.
