First Day In Calais

My first day working in Calais was a bit strange, it would turn out that most people didn't realise it was my first day as I looked at home! Thankfully I did eventually get a bit of a tour. I stayed in the Holiday Inn and didn't go out for the night but had my dinner and watched tv all evening...

Eurolines

I was up fairly early today, all the windows were still open from the night before and it was a beautiful day. I pottered around finishing packing my last few things and getting rid of trash. Everything was going to plan until the train didn’t arrive at Reaumur-Sebastapol, I waited for about fifteen minutes then decided to get a taxi. Finding one was no easy task. The taxi took ages and I finally arrived at Eurolines fifteen minutes before departure. Was funny to see a female cyclist with a builder’s crack! The journey up to Calais was quick and a small delay before boarding the ferry, P&O’s Pride of Burgundy...

Last Sunset In Paris

Well it's finally my last night in Paris. I still have quite a lot of things to do before tomorrow lunchtimes bus home to Dover. I didn't realise just how much trash I have to get rid of and the bins are already full. I really can't be bothered. Today was my last shift at work, and just as I had hoped I was able to slip away quietly. Paris has been a great experience, an interesting chapter in my life, but i know I never really got into it as I should have done...

My Last MLV

It’s a bit of a strange feeling knowing I have done my last MLV (Marne-le-Vallee) shift. At least I went out with a bang doing four in the last week. I have managed to ship all my belongings home to the UK and my suitcase has taken a hammering, just one more trip when I leave Paris on Tuesday, hopefully it will hold out. Its a shame to have missed out on Mike’s 60th birthday party bash in Paris tonight, would have been great to see everyone just before I leave. I am hoping to bump into a few people tomorrow and Monday before, while still trying to leave on a very quiet note, just like my entire posting! Healthwise I think the end of all this travelling will do me wonders, only time will tell...

One More Week In Paris

Although I love Paris in the spring, its summer now and Paris is starting to get very hot, especially the Metro. Today was exceptionally busy on the metro, a strike on the RER was to blame and the trains were packed. Who will be on strike next week? Frankly I don't give a damn! I am looking forward to the backward life of Dover, Folkestone & Canterbury...

Last Tango In Paris

With help from Darren (who drove me) I went to Paris Thursday night to collect the bulk of my possessions. A few suitcases more and all my stuff will be home in Dover. I have only seven shifts left to work in Paris and I will miss the job but not necessarily the place itself. 

I am really looking forward to the next few years but first I must enjoy the summer, hopefully it will be a nice one as its been a while since I had a suntan!