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Tigertom

Tigertom

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After nine long months the adventures start again.
 
Where ya going?
 
rosalan said:
Nothing wrong with the tunnel. It is almost the most comfortable way to get to France. The nicest way for me was an upgrade on a ferry. I did not want to get off when we arrived.
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We agree.

We used to travel by ferry until we got a dog.

After many years of tunnel travel now, even without a dog, we choose to use it. 35 minutes crossing and straight onto the major roads of France.
 
Yep, it’s the tunnel, unmistakable if you’ve ever used it.
Heading south trying to avoid motorways, they’re great if you need to get somewhere in a hurry.....we don’t.
Overnighting at Chartres , will try to post pictures to add interest to a dull post 😂

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matamoros said:
That picture means nothing to me....are you in a lift?
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At the end of each carriage of the train, the roller shutter rolls all the way up to the roof, both door sections,including the glass, fold flat to the wall. There's enough room to drive even a full-size lorry the whole length of the train to the exit door.

You stay in your vehicle all the time. You can get out and walk around if you want,but there's nothing to see so it's a bit pointless. Your dog stays with you in the vehicle, no kennels etc. You could brew a cup of tea, except that the gas must be turned off.
 
Not allowed to get out of your vehicles at the moment. We usually have a flask of tea or coffee to drink while we're on the train but if we don't have time to make it we'll just have a cold drink. Depending on what time we travel we'll usually have something to eat too.
 
autorouter said:
At the end of each carriage of the train, the roller shutter rolls all the way up to the roof, both door sections,including the glass, fold flat to the wall. There's enough room to drive even a full-size lorry the whole length of the train to the exit door.

You stay in your vehicle all the time. You can get out and walk around if you want,but there's nothing to see so it's a bit pointless. Your dog stays with you in the vehicle, no kennels etc. You could brew a cup of tea, except that the gas must be turned off.
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You cannot get out of your vehicle at the moment which is why there is no need to quarantine when using the tunnel.

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We sometimes make a brew with the electric kettle on inverter. Probably not allowed if eurotunnel had ever thought anyone would do it. Would not do ferry with the dogs although Newhaven is 10 minutes away on a good day.
 
glenn2926 said:
You cannot get out of your vehicle at the moment which is why there is no need to quarantine when using the tunnel.
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I hope I understood you correctly. Are you suggesting we don’t need to contain for 14 days when we return home?
 
davesmiff said:
I hope I understood you correctly. Are you suggesting we don’t need to contain for 14 days when we return home?
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You'll need to quarantine unless you have only transited through France (& Belgium) from a country not on the naughty step.

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davesmiff said:
I hope I understood you correctly. Are you suggesting we don’t need to contain for 14 days when we return home?
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If you came from a country not on the quarantine list for example Germany. Then only traveled through Belgium and France straight to the tunnel then no you would not need to quarantine.
 
Came to France via the tunnel two weeks ago and would never use the ferry again. LOVED the tunnel. So convenient and easy. Working our way slowly down to Malta (if they'll let us), currently just approaching Millau. Man, it's been lovely - had the roads completely to ourselves at times, plus the aires. Just need it to stop raining now and it'll be great!! It's been said on this site many times, but how much better are the French set up for motorhoming than we are in the UK? It's like night and day, bless 'em.
 
Been travelling abroad for last 15 years, sometimes twice a year. I always think the part of the journey before you arrive on the continent is part of the adventure so modified Dover-Calais to Dover-Dunkirk as it gave us an extra hour on ferry to enjoy meal. Then tried overnighting from Portsmouth and never looked back. This crossing facilitates an early start the following day which allows for a more ambitious first day’s travelling. Usually aim for Portsmouth-Le Havre but have recently done Portsmouth-Caen on Brittany Ferries. Lovely way to start the holiday.

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Mick Kennedy said:
Came to France via the tunnel two weeks ago and would never use the ferry again. LOVED the tunnel. So convenient and easy. Working our way slowly down to Malta (if they'll let us), currently just approaching Millau. Man, it's been lovely - had the roads completely to ourselves at times, plus the aires. Just need it to stop raining now and it'll be great!! It's been said on this site many times, but how much better are the French set up for motorhoming than we are in the UK? It's like night and day, bless 'em.
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Is there a Campsite inMalta?
 
Tigertom said:
Yep, it’s the tunnel, unmistakable if you’ve ever used it.
Heading south trying to avoid motorways, they’re great if you need to get somewhere in a hurry.....we don’t.
Overnighting at Chartres , will try to post pictures to add interest to a dull post 😂
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Have fun , we got back to uk from tunnel at 9am today. Heading north 😢
 

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