Day 2 21 October
Ferry day
Up just before 6am, walked round and had a shower didnt bother with breakfast as I had club lounge on the ferry, easier to wait.
All good, leaving site at 6:10, get to barrier, NOTHING. Hmm thought I, does it need a code to raise it? Checked the entry barrier, even when it was putting the code in, nothing. Then a rather irate lady in her dressing gown came out “They don’t function until 7am, you would have been told when you checked in”, I in as pleasant a voice as I could informed her I was late so didnt get that message. (Trying very hard to smile at her quite obviously raging face). IT DOESNT OPEN UNTIL 7AM. Hmm said me, I have a ferry to catch and didnt realise. Off she stomped, a blip and the barrier raised (She had a remote thing, personally id have just done that from my bed and save the grief but hey ho. I did say thanks but she stormed off, im sure with a few choice words - ooops
So off I went, headed to the motorway and down to Dover docks. This place always puzzles me, I never know I am getting to the right section until I get to the check in, past passport control.
First up passport control
This all seemed easy enough, passport over, stamp, on you go. Then I got pulled aside, it seems most Camper/Motorhomes were being searched. A quick check through, a few questions and I was on my way. Next up check in, all very easy, P&O are very slick with these things, then along to the Q for my gate.
Got out for a photo and some fresh air, plus to take in the nice morning air. It wasnt a huge wait and that was me, onto the ferry and up into the Club Lounge.
I always like getting the lounge, £29 but food, drinks and much comfier seats all included. Got myself a coffee, some breakfast and relaxed with a nice window seat. Another two coffees, some water and that was me happy.
Then, Calais. The ferry trip was easy, getting out of port also really simple, then onward bound with my roughly 5 hour (Driving time) trip to Le Mans.
Stopped off for fuel and to get my bearings. Was lucky as this was by far the cheapest fuel I saw available all day.
I wont bore you with the drive, it was easy, quite a few stops in Aires as I was tired and no hold ups. Drive took quite long as I was stopping more than planned, it was fine though and got to the site in plenty of time. A lovely little place 15 mins outside Le Mans.
Van parked after choosing spot, Bagette and croissant ordered for next morning and then food and relax. I was exhausted so very early bed and crashed out quickly.
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