Blessing

 Canon Clare stamped our passports then read a poem and prayed our blessing for a safe pilgrimage. This was done in the crypt. Kinda creepy in the crypt. Yet inspiring. She touched my forehead in blessing. Very sincere, friendly, and kind woman.     Nice.. Canon Clare's prayer.

 

Ground zero- the marker denoting the start of VF

 

 First pint at the Shakespeare Pub. Met some locals and had good craic for a few hours  On our way from Canterbury to Dover. GC's brother Chris joined us for a quick 20 mi jaunt on an overcast and almost chilly day. I was in shorts. We hiked thru fields of yellow blooms like this. It's called Rape (we call it Canola). Dover castle White cliffs of Dover from the ferry  France! Can't imagine how all those brave soldiers felt on D-Day. I lost an uncle in France in WWII, my father was there as well.🇺🇸  Practicing the selfie as we near France Windy  Ready to get on ferry across the channel. Sorry not everything is chrono Mussel puff pastry soup. Light and tasty Profiteroles and chocolate. There was an entree in between but not worth a photo.