My ferry from Portsmouth to Spain was due to leave at 5.30 p.m. That gave me sometime in Portsmouth.
Shocker of a Breakfast
My first task was to find somewhere to eat breakfast. The part Portsmouth where I was staying appeared to be bereft of café’s. There were lots of pubs and take-way places selling kababs etc. but seemingly nowhere to buy breakfast.
I finally found a place that served breakfast. It was a shocker – English breakfast with bacon and eggs and ‘canned tomato’. Who eats canned tomatoes these days?
Doing laundry
My next task was to do some laundry. I am getting very good at using laundrettes. While my washing was being done, I had a chat will an old school mate who has recently had a heart attack. It was good to hear that all is good with him. He has been told by his doctor that he can lead a ‘normal life’.
Very Good Lunch
I returned to my digs and packed up the bike.
I walked in to the old part of the town. It is a very trendy area.
I found a restaurant and had a very good lunch.
On to the Ferry
It was starting to rain when I left the restaurant and headed to the ferry port. I hopped on to the bike and peddled like mad.
It was a simple process to get on to the ferry, the Pont Aven. It is really big. Check out the Flickr photos.
Once on Board, I found my cabin. It was very comfortable. I checked out what the ferry had to offer. It has several bars and restaurants, a cinema, and a pool.
Chat with another Brexit supporter
The food on the ferry was very good. After dinner I sat a bar for a while. I chatted with an old bloke who was travelled to Spain with his motorcycle. He was interesting to chat to regarding touring on a motorbike in Europe.
His views on the Brexit were typically ill informed.
Good sleep in the cabin
I had a good sleep.
Went I awoke I checked the news on the internet. There had been a terrorist attack at the Istanbul airport.
Relaxed Day at Sea
The ferry was due to arrive in Santander and around 7.30 p.m. Once off the ferry I checked the Garmin for the nearest Camp site. It got me there with no drama. This isn’t usually the case.
Flickr Link
https://www.flickr.com/gp/twwilko_photos/MBE629
Garmin Link
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1236599668
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