Everyone met at school on time for our early departure and we had a calm crossing from Dover to Calais. After a lunch stop in Belgium (and 3 DVDs), we arrived at our hotel around 6pm in time for a delicious dinner. The children had the choice of chicken in mushroom sauce or beef with pasta, hash browns or traditional German “Spätzle” (noodles). There was a curried vegetable bulgur wheat dish for our vegetarians.

After a walk along the Rhine, we have all settled into our rooms and are ready for a busy day in Koblenz tomorrow.