To Ireland

Up at 5am, left at 6am having packed 98% of food, clothes and tech gear the day before. Our first long trip in the van. Algernon Van Bear quite excited.

We don't like driving long distance to a ferry, due to the risks, so left 1.5 hrs contingency. Which of course we didn't need. Arrived at noon for 2pm ferry. Quietly roasted in the queue, eating our sandwiches and salad. The weather is v hot, clear sky, no wind. Boarding seemed interminably slow but we left at 1415 which was ontime according to the captain. Ship very comfortable. 

Rosslare unloading was quick, no-one asked for ID at either end! In Fishguard a burly security man had a brief look inside, opened one cupboard. Very relaxed. Ten minute drive to Coral Gables campsite and a very friendly welcome. Small site, small pitches, all good. We ordered full Irish cooked breakfasts as a treat. Set up camp - roof up, elec connect, table out - and cooked salmon and veg all in one pan with a fish pie sauce to make it tasty.

The tent is not ours, but some intrepid cyclist's.



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