Cherbourg / St. Vaast last weekend

Andre · 17 June 2003, 22:47

Well last weekend the weather was just great and Mike C and I took full advantage of it . As the weather was going to be better on the Monday then on Saturday a prompt decision was taken by Mike . We go Sunday . This was the right decision and who was out in the Channel on any of those days will know what I mean. Not a breeze nor even a wave. It was like crusing across a duck pond. The only movement of water was caused by an underwater current or passing ocean going vessel. Near the french coast here and there we had a wave or two. Nothing significant.

We met at Nab Tower Sunday late morning and were seen off by Aging Youth. Thanks Kevin and sorry you could not join us.
Great place Cherbourg . Good hotel although not many restaurants open on a Sunday evening. The lunch in St. Vaast was as Mike C had planned Moules and chips .
Thanks Mike for organizing the trip. The wives were promised a easy ride and that's what they had there and back .

Here are some shots
As you can see from this photo as we are entering Cherbourg I am in my T-shirt - shorts as well . That is how I crossed the channel. You don't have to go to the med to go ribbing in a T shirt. Coming back however we decided to dress up

Andre

Prime Rib II just ahead of Seahawk. Both diesel ribs

Andre · 17 June 2003, 22:52

Prime Rib II entering Cherbourg

Andre

Andre · 17 June 2003, 22:57

Prime Rib II , Seahawk and crew at Cherbourg Marina

Andre · 17 June 2003, 23:02

Seahawk leaving St. Vaast heading for home

Andre · 17 June 2003, 23:06

Again Seahawk . Just note the state of the sea . This is mid channel

Andre

Andre · 17 June 2003, 23:12

Mike C "Prime Rib II "and the only ship we came across on the way back

Aging Youth · 18 June 2003, 07:59

Hi Andre & Mike & Ladies,

Well from the Photo's I can see it was a great trip. I am still kicking myself for not being able to go.

When is the next trip?

It is not often we get such good conditions in channel so the timing was excellent. Are you sure Mike didn't pay Neptune a bribe

See you all soon

Best wishes
Kevin

Dirk Diggler · 18 June 2003, 15:03

Quote:

Originally posted by Andre
The lunch in St. Vaast was as Mike C had planned Moules and chips .

I cannot believe anyone would go to the effort of visiting St Vaast and eat moules & frites. You do realise that possibly the greatest restaurant within a 200 mile radius is only 1 minute from the quayside.

Next time you visit spend a few euros and dine at the "France and Fuschia", you tight sods!!!

Dirk Diggler · 18 June 2003, 15:12

A view of the restaurant, try and book the corner table if poss, a real vantage point to people watch.

MarkWildey · 18 June 2003, 15:21

That would be Resturant des Fuschsias at Hotel du France ?

Nice tucker

Mark

Dirk Diggler · 18 June 2003, 15:24

Correct.

Andre · 18 June 2003, 15:58

Quote:

Originally posted by Dirk Diggler
I cannot believe anyone would go to the effort of visiting St Vaast and eat moules & frites. You do realise that possibly the greatest restaurant within a 200 mile radius is only 1 minute from the quayside.

Next time you visit spend a few euros and dine at the "France and Fuschia", you tight sods!!!

JK can you please delete this post from this thread cos not relevant to our cruise

many thanks
Andre

MarkWildey · 18 June 2003, 16:10

I thought light hearted advice about places to go when Ribing was what this forum was about.

At least the advice was relevant to where you went and not on a completely different subject as some threads are !

As a yearly visitor to St Vaast I would also suggest that Cafe Du Port does a fine meal for a few euros. JK can verify that !!!

Cheers

Mark

Andre · 18 June 2003, 17:09

Mark

With all your respect you are missing the point

I did not mention this in my post but we ate at the Le Channel Pub by the waterfront and as a yearly visitor you most probably have seen this fine establishment.

I highly recommend it when you go there next

Andre

John Kennett · 18 June 2003, 18:14

Sorry Andre, but the post stays. Don't take offence at "Dirk Diggler", I'm sure he means well

Anyway, having been to St Vaast a few times I can definitely recommend the Resturant des Fuschsias for a top notch meal. The Cafe Du Port is OK, but not in the same league.

I haven't eaten at Le Channel Pub so can't comment about the food there (from what I remember they keep on serving beer until very late though!)

John

Andre · 18 June 2003, 20:39

OK John you are the Boss.

Andre

Jonny Fuller · 19 June 2003, 07:45

LOL

Ribald · 19 June 2003, 09:23

How about a new topic on "Places to Eat" where members can air their views on the merits (or not) of the various establishments.

Keith could be sub-moderator/chief tester

Andre · 19 June 2003, 11:06

Good idea Peter

This is the Le Channel Pub and how about the portion of mussels for size. Nice weather so we ate outside.

Could not stay there very long cos time was pressing as with the tide going out we had to make it before the lock closed.
We did not want to get caught inside

Andre

Ribald · 19 June 2003, 11:19

I see that you went for the starter portion then and not the main course

I will start a new thread later to-day on Places To Eat