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Dieppe never loses its charm for us. In April 2022 we sailed as foot passengers on the DFDS ferry from Newhaven, a five hour journey, docking by the harbour just outside the charming marina shown in the pictures. Anne Twisleton and I were extremely privileged to spend three days at the Egg Hotel, our base for new exploration of Dieppe as well as for an excursion on the train to Rouen.   One highlight of Anne Twisleton and my visit to Dieppe last week was an evening meal at Restaurant Le Galion on the quayside. We earned our meal by a walk on the beach into stormy winds which built a good appetite. Anne enjoyed the Camembert fondue and I the bowl of fish soup entree, shown in the picture, washed down with St Emilion white wine.  Angels guard the Blessed Sacrament in Rouen Cathedral which is itself under constant reconstruction. Anne Twisleton and I were able to visit and pray there last week before midday closure. Rouen like Coventry was victim of bombing during World War II. T...