The dawn came bright and sunny but in reality the previous day didn't end, just had a dull light throughout the night. If it did go completely dark then it wasn't for very long. We met up with James and Stuart and made our way to the ferry landing where there were 16 travellers waiting for the ferry. After being introduced to John the Ferryman we all crossed the estuary and both minibuses were loaded, Jo and I joined James and 3 other passengers on the trek.
Well, the road was bumpy and slow but views were brill and we arrived at the Cape after 50 minutes or so. After an hour it was my turn, the maiden voyage, and I drove carefully away from the lighthouse along what seemed a narrower track than when we went up there, keeping well to the right to avoid the peat bog we trudged along at 15mph, slowing for the deeper potholes. Then without warning Englishmans Bog grabbed the bus and pulled it towards the black, wet peat fortunately I managed to yank the steering wheel to the right and keep us on the track. That section gained its name as the last two Englishmen driving the bus were not so lucky as me and ended up in the bog taking 5 hours to extract the van. Will my luck hold???? Its strange as you can't see the adverse camber on the track and before you know it you are going off the track.
When we got back to the ferry the passengers rushed for the exit and were clambering onto the ferry but I didn't think it was that bad. By now the tide was in and the sea had got choppy so much so that the John cancelled all sailings for the rest of the day so Jo and I went off for a walk before the rain came.
We understand from Jane that its warm and sunny in the Midlands. Enjoy- we are in fleece tops and looking forward to Hot Chocolate (not the group, the drink)
PnJ
