Sunday 27th May 2007, 12 noon, somewhere in the Irish Sea off Wales
Well, here we are. On a boat. Not the boat we were meant to be on, but at least we’ve started. After making good progress on the new motorway just over the Irish border and being stationary in the car park that is also known as the Dublin ring-road, we pulled into the departure area at Rosslare Harbour, just in time to see the ferry pulling away. There were tears, and a lot of swearing.
Well, here we are. On a boat. Not the boat we were meant to be on, but at least we’ve started. After making good progress on the new motorway just over the Irish border and being stationary in the car park that is also known as the Dublin ring-road, we pulled into the departure area at Rosslare Harbour, just in time to see the ferry pulling away. There were tears, and a lot of swearing.
We had missed the ferry by 15 effing minutes.
Our bad luck continued, and while trying to park the van at the b&b, David managed to suspend the back passenger wheel in the air as the van perched precariously on the edge of a ditch in the car park. A tow from a friendly employee at the b&b sorted out the situation and the evening was spent with David comfort eating and drinking, while I nibbled at the blandest starter on the menu, still trying to fight off the stomach bug which I caught a week ago. Anyway, here we are on an alternative route to mainland Europe. The ferry is by no means full and we found a spot to sit where we can both stretch out on the seats and catch a few zeds. David is still asleep beside me. No he’s not, he just pointed out, he has woken up. By the time we reach France, we will have lost a day, but will have landed in Calais rather than Roscoff.
More later .......
7 comments:
Congratulations! I hope the rest of your journey goes better.
remember Murphy!
I see Jimmy got there ahead of me!! I just could not make out the numbers to get registered. Should have got my hearing aid out! Hope all goes well tomorrow. Hear from you soon no doubt. Don't forget I am working Weds and Friday - need to earn a few extra bob! xx
Jimmy just forwarded me photos/details of our apartment which I have forwarded on to you. Coming on well - so you need not have worried about adding 200 extra miles on your journey to check it out!
Hope everything much better now you have left Ireland & hope ur tummy much better so u can enjoy the continental cuisine!!!!!
lots of love
Lyn xx
Great stuff.Love the photos.Please add plenty of Italian coast. You seem to be making pretty good time. Enjoy the trip.
You'll be sorry you sent those photos - you might be inundated with visitors!! Look absolutely gorgeous - what a view to wake up to every morning.
Thank you for sending all the lovely photos and information about your 'home'. Keep them coming - it brightens my day to read all your latest news. By the way - Belfast was 21o today - Crete 20o !! Long may it continue.
xx
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