Our 4 day trip ...

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 02:19 AM

Elaine was gigging with the band she is a member of in Lorient in Brittany on Sat eve. The band is headed by Dan Ar Braz. There are seven of them. Elaine is the vocalist. So we tagged along for the ride, setting off extremely early Fri morning and returning back home Mon eve. We had a fab time and had a laugh from the time we started until the time we got home.
Anyhow, here are lots of pics from our adventure.
It was early to start, the station was deserted and so was the train.

En route and the sun came up

We were soon at London Paddington 7.30am

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 02:28 AM

Then we took off to London St Pancras, to catch the Eurostar direct to Paris. It was there we met our other partner in crime for our adventure.
We had time to spare so had a coffee.

Settling in on the Eurostar and checking cameras are all 'a' ok

On this train and the French TGV's Elaine had got us a special offer on first class ... so we took it
Breakfast was soon served .. it was delicious

After we were given complimentary champagne

Which suited his lordship, as you can see

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 02:38 AM

Two hours later and we were at Paris Gare du Nord ... heres the Eurostar

We then had to make our way to Paris Montparnasse station. Again we had time to spare, so Ham insisted we chilled out with a beer

Then we went to the station to sort outselves out

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 02:44 AM

We soon settled in on the train and after a while all took a nap because it was a four hour journey to Lorient.

It was dark again by the time we were getting near Lorient

Then a quick chill out as we were settling in our hotel

Then at about 9.30pm, we took off to a lovely restaurant and had a nice leisurely meal, with wine and beer off course. Soon it was midnightish and we were all ready for a good nights sleep

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 02:52 AM

The following morning we all wanted to visit the 2nd world war German U Boat Pens. So Ham took control and as you can see and was soon busy sorting what bus we were to catch

The pens are an amazing structure and still stand after all the heavy bombing they received

After having a good look around we went to a yatching museum close by where Ham insisted we used the cafe and have a drink

**Derek** · 18th March 09, 03:03 AM

Then we visited a market and then once again Ham insisted we all better eat and have a drink. So we did.

Elaine had to leave us then because she was being picked up from the hotel to go off to soundcheck etc for the gig ... also she was staying in another hotel that night with the rest of the band and organisers.
As we approached one square, they were getting ready for a parade to celebrate the bretons association with ireland.

There were lots of Breton Tartans

Ham too was wearing a Breton Tartan and soon got into conversation, although I will let him tell you what it was ... it is amazing

Then we all took off to the bar next to our hotel to watch the six nations .. italy v wales in Rome ... Wales won