We have to say the boat was in very good order, apparently only being built about 3 years ago. Room was fab, and view amazing! Can you spot what’s a bit odd?

We met up with Dave again, while strolling around the deck, then later in the bar.

Goodbye Blighty! I think the chap in red spoilt this pic.

Karen took some exercise to limber up for the riding to come. Lots of exercise machines on the deck.

Nice shot across the pond.

As we passed between Brest and Lile d’Ouessant we spotted a few light houses. There are 13 in the area and the one below, La phase du Stiff, being built in 1695 is the oldest.

Here is another, Le phase de la Jument, a mere youngster starting life in 1904.

Pic from boat gives you an idea of our route from Portsmouth to Bilbao.

Evening was topped off with beer and food as usual, big day tomorrow. However, the cruise did give use time to reflect that we really wouldn’t want to be stuck on a boat for days at a time and the open road on two wheels is for us.