Day 3


Today we got off to a late start, wakeup call at 9:00 AM breakfast by 10:00 AM and departure scheduled for 11:00 that was closer to 11:30 AM but a loosely scheduled day so no big deal.

We took a drive down the highway on the wrong side of the road for about two hours before we arrived at Portsmouth and toured the D-Day Museum there then had lunch at various pubs a short walk away. Here most ordered their first fish and chips and reported that it was good and the chips were just like home (fries).

As you look at this picture you might have a concern so I'll add a close up for my concerned parents. :-)

After lunch we returned to the museum for a look at the 16th century fortifications of the port put in place originally by King Henry the VII and improved upon by Henry the VIII. Here in late afternoon a small group had their first taste of British tea and were all enjoying the cultural differences.

Dinner was at Tiger Tiger which is evidently a popular night spot and we say a lot of interestingly dressed folks heading up the stairs to the room above us.

We’ve now moved to the departure site of our ferry this evening and we’re waiting in various ways before loading for the 6-7 hour passage to Caen, France where we arrive in the morning.

All is well and I believe that everyone is having a great time; I’d say that we wish you were here but I’m pretty sure that 11 of the group like the groups’ configuration just the way it is.

Thanks for letting me enjoy your kids this summer; we’re having a great time, stay tuned for more updates as I have time.