The Channel

Its really not far to the coast now. I opt for a hillier route and bump my way along, arriving on the coast in time for some lunch. A dry morning :-).

I have now made it all the way across France!! I am quite chuffed - but somehow the seagulls do not seem overly impressed.

I have chosen to reach the coast a little bit east of the ferry port. This means I can take in a part of the Normandy coastline before catching the ferry tomorrow. The coast is built up but very deserted and off season. The architecture is quite something.

I am booked in for another warm showers which I hope will help with the predawn start to get the ferry. Its raining gently once more by the time I arrive.

Next morning its just a few km down to the boat and I am on my way, waving goodbye to France. I am sailing from Caen to Portsmouth and its an exciting and very nice way to arrive in the UK, especially after all those miles in the saddle.Read more