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Day 7 finds us in the port of Boulogne, which until the arrival of the Channel Tunnel was a busy passenger port with regular ferry arrivals from Dover. Now its main use is that of a fishing port from where the catch is exported all over France and beyond.
Time to get showered, changed and meet up with Captain Johannes and his other guests. The dress code on Azamara is what they call ‘Country Casual’ which is polo shirt and chinos as an example. So glad I packed a proper shirt, tie and jacket. First it is drinks followed by a group photograph. Then to the dinner table. Needless to say the service is impeccable as is the food. The Lamb Chops are some of the tenderest and tastiest I have ever had. The other guests come from the USA and Australia. The conversation is jovial, and a good evening is had by all. However, it passes too quickly, and soon it is over. It’s a night to remember, and I would recommend that if ever you are invited, take the opportunity.
We are in Dover where I wonder what I am going to do as I am often there visiting ships. When I look out of my cabin window, I see we are moored behind Aida Stella that dwarfs us. After a leisurely breakfast, I get the shuttle into town. Wandering around, I find the little church of St. Marys. Entering, I am met by a ‘Greeter’ who gives me a brief history of the church. Quite miraculously, it survived the bombing of the area during the war. Beautiful stained-glass windows some of which are associated with the sea and seamen whilst the walls are adorned with flags from the merchant navy, and other associations. The rear wall depicts a biblical scene that is painted in various shades of gold, blue, black, silver, brown and several more. From the various visitors it seems that this church may be in a guide book as I hear several different languages being spoken. The headstones in the grave area dated back to the early 1800s.
This article was written for the 70th anniversary of WW2 in 2014. The ‘Past to Present’ cruise has sailed, but do visit the Azamara website for similar upcoming voyages.
Silver Travel Advisor recommends Azamara.
Memories of World War II – An Introduction
Memories of World War II – Days 1 and 2
Memories of World War II – Days 5
Memories of World War II – Days 6
Memories of World War II – Days 9 and 10
Memories of World War II – Final Day
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