Leaving Metz in the Moselle district of France, we sped on our way to Calais along the motorways. It was Sunday and in France no lorries are allowed on the motorways so the roads were virtually clear. We really do not like using motorways but needs must; we needed to get back to UK quickly.
We went straight to the dock, to the booking kiosks and investigated the prices. One wanted 167 Euros and the other 145Euros! We tried to barter but they are not allowed to reduce the price. We told them that it is cheaper on the internet to which they replied that they knew that and we should go and book on the internet.
Off we went to a restaurant with Wifi availability and booked for the next morning’s 10 am ferry for 57 Euros! How ridiculous.
On the road: ferry operators want to charge too much at the kiosk.
Posted by Frances Platman on 09/05/2010
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