Wow- what a weekend!

Went to France to enjoy the long Easter weekend and I've never seen weather like it (ok- apart from that strange 24 hours in LA- hmm, I'm starting to see a theme develop!).
When we set off we weren't optimistic the ferry would even be sailing as it was so windy- but we drove to Dover and took a chance. The sea was so choppy I almost wished we hadn't! There was much stomach churning and use of sick bags, not good.
Then we drove off the ferry into lovely sunny France - a complete contrast- but it didn't last long.

Our first evening we went into town for a coffee and a walk and managed to get caught in the most severe hail storm I've ever seen- add to that torrential rain and lightening and we were glad to get home.

Our second day we spend in Rouen. We visited the cathedral and did lots of wandering in the rain and purchasing of fine French patisserie and other treats.

The third day began with a lovely walk in the gardens of the Abbey De Valloires. The weather was beautiful, if cold, and the gardens were so wonderful- well worth a visit. On the way back we decided against walking over the hills, fortunately as it began to pour down with rain again.
That afternoon it was another drive into town and it was on the way back it all changed. From nowhere the heavens opened and snow began to fall, and fall, and fall. Within minutes the surrounding fields were covered and we were driving through a blizzard. Fortunately by the time we got home it had died down- but there was still plenty of snow to make a snowman. I have to admit I took no part in it, I was too busy perfecting my hula-hoops tricks and trying to duck the snowballs!

Our last day involved a drive to Le Touquet for a walk along the cold promenade, a relaxing lunch and a bit of window shopping. I treated myself to some World famous fish soup from Perard's to take home and bring some of that French vibe back to London.