31 August 2009

Our short break in Normandy, France

We decided to spend a few days away in Normandy at the end of August on the motorbike.  I ride pillion with my husband Paul on his GS1150.  We stayed in Caen.

Caen Castle
In the castle grounds
Dahlia from the gardens
The Marina in Caen
The cathedral was being cleaned.  At least it was not completly covered in scaffolding which often is the case when we visit places of interest!  The wires above are the power lines for the trams.

The GS at the Hillman Bunker
Beach huts on a Normandy Beach

Paul at Juno Beach
We had lunch here at the Bar de la Mer at Juno Beach
Juno Beach
Paul at Arromanches
A dahlia from one of the gardens in Arromanches
Arromanches
Sunflowers in Caen market
Cauliflowers in Caen Market
Pumpkins in Caen market
Various squashes in Caen market. I love the colours here.
More lovely colours here with the basket stall
On our way home we wanted to stop off in Honfleur.  It is somewhere I have wanted to visit for a long time.  Sadly we only had time for a quick cup of coffee!  It was such a hot day it was great to get the bike jackets off!
A view of the harbour in Honfleur
Sitting in our cafe, people watching!
We didn't have time for lunch - would have be nice here though!!

2 August 2009

Sissinghurst Castle

As members of the National Trust we visit Sissinghurst as often as we can.  Below are a few of the photographs I have taken.

Verbena
Dahlias
Dahlia with bee

Osteospurmum
Coreopsis
Bee on an agapanthus
Cone Flowers
Euphorbia