Despite our slightly tardy departure from Bilbao the previous evening, we arrived on time at Portsmouth, having enjoyed a very nice meal during the crossing and a free Breakfast courtesy of our Brittany Ferries club card.

The disembarkation was somewhat less prompt. The “abnormal load” which had delayed our departure proceeded to get stuck on the off ramp, blocking all other vehicles from driving off the ferry. After a couple of hours, Brittany Ferries abandoned their attempts to free up the stuck vehicle and we all returned onto deck, allowing the boat to move to a new berth.

Not a great week or two for Brittany Ferries, given their flagship vessel, the Pont Aven, is still stuck in dry dock at Brest.

Final task of the holiday was to visit a public weighbridge and check the various weights of the van and car.