Calais Day 1

An interesting day to say the least. First problem of the day was getting from the ferry terminal to the town centre. Fitting 6 people, luggage and aid into a taxi was an experience I don't really want to experience again. We needed to go to a restaurant where we'd pick up the keys to our house, but when we got there the restaurant was shut. A phone call from a stranger's phone and some panicked French managed to get us a taxi to our house, just 3 hours after we got in off the ferry. Next step was food - apparently there was a Carrefour 20 minutes walk away. After 30 minutes walk (and a couple of detours) we were no where near any shops, so we flagged a lift off a couple to the supermarket 15 minutes drive away. Which was shut. After begging to get in for bread and milk we came away still needing tea so we stopped at McDonalds as it was the only thing open. Finally back at the house we had a lukewarm tea and a view of the sun setting over the sea finished off the day. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but we're all ready for what comes.