French Syncro Club meeting on Ascension weekend

[Dutchdude]

Yes that was a great weekend. Thanks Jean Claude and the rest of the French syncro club. Just returned home, did a small detour along the Normandy coast, visited the D-Day landing beaches.

[garyd]

Any photos or reports of what went on?

[toomanytoys]

Yes......

[syncro77]

It's always a great pleasure to see and to share good time.

Some pictures on the Syncro Club Site (including some of Jenny, Clive & Simon). I hope you have access.
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[JennyTyger]

A few piccies from us:

Ferry from Dover to Calais on Wednesday:






Clive spotted these on the way down:








Thursday on way to Alpes de Mancelles we went through a 'ville fleurie'


First communal meal Thursday evening:


Friday - first recovery!


Setting up the German trial:






Siesta time!














Our host's vehicles:




Jean-Claude in costume in front of a genuine Bedouin tent before the 'couscous meal'

[JennyTyger]

More of Gerard's vehicles:
















In the tent - a delicious meal with entertainment from Jacky:








Saturday morning - the German trial:

[JennyTyger]

And the winner was ....




Saturday evening - cooking in a camper van. And the challenge was to prepare apero for two:




















Sunday lunchtime in the town square in front of the castle - farewell meal:






Monday morning - ferry home - we sat in the brasserie and ate in style:


The wind was in a funny direction and the ferry couldn't get on to the berth - took an hour, with a final push from a tug:

[Syncrobaz]

Tres bien mes amis

( Wiltshire French )