We finally made it to the ferry although the day before it had been touch and go as on Friday afternoon we discovered that the water pump was leaking (so that’s what that funny noise meant). A quick dash down to Murvi managed to resolve the issue and we got to Portsmouth late evening, parking on the sea front.
In the ferry queue 
Grey and blustery
The crossing was fine although a bit blowy as you can see. But we had a delicious evening meal in the restaurant.
As Brittany Ferries are a French company French Covid rules applied so masks had to be worn at all times except when sitting down and we were pleased to see that the staff really applied the rules. Fresh air was being pumped into all areas including cabins, so it felt pretty safe.
We had read that we couldn’t take any meat, dairy or fresh fruit and vegetables into the EU and we had cleared our fridge having been told numerous tales of fridge searches but then, going through the checks at Bilbao the only question we were asked was whether we had any pets. Oh well … off to the supermarket to restock.
What adventures you have had! I really enjoyed reading all this – thank you. Xx