Leaving England.

From 5/27

Today was a lot of travel which was actually restful after several days of sight seeing. I took the train from London to Portsmouth. On the tube to the station I meet a very nice man who was actually interested in astronomy. We laughted over the commanding voice reminding use to "mind the gap". I'm going to miss hearing that. The train ride was rainy but it is beautiful to see the green country going by.

In Portsmouth the rain got harder, but I'm glad I got the true English weather experience before I left. I got to the ferry port and hour and a half before I was to leave, so despite the rain I decided to explore. It took most of my time to walk the 1.5 km to the city center with my pack, but I did have time to grab a meat pasty before heading back. I was surprised at the number of people out in the weather, but I guess you get use to it.

The ferry was pretty swanky with shops, cabins, several resturants, and a bar. I met another knitter on board and turns out it was a very good thing. When I got off the ferry the buses to the town I was staying had stopped running and the hotel I booked was a 40 euro cab ride away. But the wonderful knitter and her husband (Mary and Bob) gave me a ride into town, even drove me around trying to find the hotel. Yea for awesome people and knitting! And now I am in my nice little hotel room. It is great to have quite after the London hostel. I look forward to exploring France tomorrow!!