Spain Day 2

After a cold and damp night - I packed up at a leisurely pace and rode out at 9:30 in search of petrol. Had a wonderful ride over the Picos Mountains. Some fabulous views and even a few places to stop and admire them. There was not too much traffic and a few bikers out for an early ride/blast.. Especially the two young ladies that flew past me at speed - oh they could ride those corners … excellent but not for me.

After that the roads flattened out and became a bit boring. Finally found a place for breakfast/lunch… at about 12:30. More flatlands and finally to this awful campsite, full of permanent caravans and mobile homes. The shop/Cafe appears to be closed and there is no Wi-Fi (sometimes a good thing). The van next door has its radio set on 'Stun' although some of the music is good.

Ah well Portugal tomorrow …

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Spain Day 1

An early start this morning, once everyone had sorted out what time it was!! Most people changed to Spanish time but the ship remained on UK time …. I had a goo breakfast and disembarking went without a hitch. A 2.5 hour gentle ride to the Picos mountains - where there is a lot of road works through the narrow bits.

Found the site which I stayed at with David and Roy way back in 20?? Not Wi-Fi apparently and still looking for a power socket !!!

No problems - all set up and chillin'

12th April - Bay of Biscay

The departure from Portsmouth was ok but just a bit long. We boarded and settled in the cabin… very quiet, the sea is calm with just I little swell, but the sun is shining!!

I found the food bar and then had an early night, I had a read of my book and then slept right through to 6am. Then after a SSS* I headed for the breakfast area for tea and a bun. I passed the day chatting to Richard an ex-Hampshire Police officer or walking the decks for fresh air.

8pm and I am now back in the cabin half watching Zoro staring Anthony Hopkins on the TV and composing this blog. As we are due to arrive at 7am I am expect a very early wake up call in the morning.

Good night

*Shit, Shower and a Shave (notional)

2024 - Spain, Portugal and France

 

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