More Opal Coast Capers

The argument continued - we definitely needed an unbiased party to step in and arbitrate. And then the next thing that happened, was that there were bears making use of an old machine gun emplacement. Had the argument really got so far out of hand that war had broken out???!!!


Of course not, we're only pulling your leg! We bears like a hearty debate but it would never end in fighting. If you look closely at the picture, you'll actually see me (Gilbert) with my 2 opposers in the debate - George & Yorkie - all sitting happily together and enjoying the view. In fact we had got so distracted by all these wonderful bits of history to explore, that we had completely forgotten the beautiful beaches debate.

As we contined to explore, we found a memorial celebrating the co-operation between the English and the French in the war. We all thought that was a sign that me, a French bear, would be very happy living in England with British bears (best not offend Jock & Hamish by saying English!). So far it's certainly turning out to be true.

After leaving Cap Blanc Nez we had a shorter exploration of Cap Gris Nez, then took the coast road round to Le Touquet, where we were planning to stay. We drove slowly so I could point out lots of things of interest, that might be missed if you didn't have a local guide.

All the guys particularly liked the fact that, when their working life is over, local fishing boats are retained and displayed, surrounded by flowers, by the sides of the local roads. They bring a lot of colour and character to the roadside and tell everyone how proud the locals are of their heritage.


We liked this one so much that we stopped the Bearmobile to get out for a photo.

Beacoup d'amour, Gilbert et mes amis Anglais xxx