I did one day stops in Dunkirk and Calais before Paris. Dunkirk was famous for the allied retreat during World War 2. It was made famous by Christopher Nolan’s movie, Dunkirk. It was made in 2017. I actually saw it while I was in Edimburgh. It brings a different feeling when you watch a movie in the U.K. about the U.K. Then I went to Calais. I only knew Calais from the sculptures by Rodin, Les Bourgeois Des Calais. Then I went to Paris.
I got to Dunkirk by Flixbus from Bruges. It was only an hour until you are in another country and they speak another language. Most Americans don’t really understand how crazy that can be. Not to mention Dunkirk also has several ferries a day to Dover, England. The location of this city makes it special. The cinematography in the film of Dunkirk is what captivated me. The massive beach and old hotels. Sadly, I didn’t get really explore the promenade because it was getting dark, misty and cold. It appears to be a beach vacation spot for tourists on summer days. The promenade is very modern, I assume a lot of digital enhancing was used in the movie.
I went to Calais the day after via Flixbus. What surprised me is the immigration issues in 2016 in the city. There was small immigration encampment called the jungle of Calais. I’m often so surprised of how closed off I am from the news of the world. For example, The fires in Australia. There is strong similarity to the feelings of immigration at the time and with how the U.S. feels currently. I don’t think anyone wants criminals coming into their country and doing bad things. The immigration encampment was eventually dismantled by the government here. If you wish to know more, here is link of one of the videos I saw on Youtube.
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