Trier and Luxembourg 1989

On Spring Bank Holiday Monday our group set sail from Dover on "The Pride of Kent" and came back from Calais on Friday afternoon on "The Pride of Calais" after a five days' venture as far as Germany. We returned via Luxembourg with greater knowledge of majestic Trier and its fine art and that of Luxembourg with its romantic scenery. Interspersed with museum visiting, we enjoyed a trip on the River Mosel and a late evening drive through wooded country to La Rochette with its chateau, unexpectedly on practice night of the town brass band.

We stayed at two hotels: in Trier at the Hotel Dorint in the heart of the city and by contrast at Luxembourg at the Hotel Park (a Novotel) so we were out of town. Staying at two places makes two mini visits with the anticipation of more to come.

Last year's visit had a general theme of the architecture and history of Belgium, when for most the highlight was a tour of the battlefield of Waterloo (almost on the mid-June date of the battle of 1815) with an excellent English lady guide.

The 1987 trail of Normandy marked the 900th anniversary celebrations of Duke William combined, by some, with a nostalgic interest in Caen, Avranches and the Normandy beaches.

Much depends on the detailed planning of these expeditions and/or adventures. Thank you again Mr. Crane.

K. M. Roome.