Day 21 7 August

A wet day!  It rained heavily. Temperatures dropped but we still continued with our programme.  We took a tour of Rouen but as it was raining we spent most of the time in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, looked at architecture and of course revisited much of the History of Normandy.  We listened to the story of Joan of Arc and walked to the site where she was burned at the stake and spent time in the most beautiful church dedicated to her, a modern building with many relevant symbols and artifacts.

It would have been a great place to shop but not in the rain so we returned to the ship, enjoyed a great lunch and rested for the afternoon.  Simon took a bike ride along the river.

Late afternoon we attended a signature lecture - A Journey through Impressionism, an insight into impressionist art with emphasis on Monet.  Very interesting.

The standard of care, food and facility on the ship remains very high.  Each day we are briefed for the coming day, sometimes we select. Other times we go with what has Ben organised.  It is so good.  Tonight we were entertained with singing and music from the 50s.

Tomorrow is another big day with a tour to Etretat White cliff village, a visit to a traditional Cider farm followed by a visit to Honfleur. We are now docked at a place called Caudebec-en-Caux.  All very peaceful and quiet, river so smooth.  Off to bed now.  Love to all.