Last day in Spain, catching the ferry from Santander

There is a little sun in the morning, and plenty of warmth in San Vicente. I chat briefly with the Belgians. The surf is very small, and I don’t go in. I have a hearty breakfast, say goodbye to the Belgians and hit the road. I drive straight to Santander, which takes about an hour. I head towards El Sardinero, the beach area where I had stopped before. I stop for fuel and fill the van up.

There is a little sun in the morning, and plenty of warmth in San Vicente. I chat briefly with the Belgians. The surf is very small, and I don’t go in. I have a hearty breakfast, say goodbye to the Belgians and hit the road. I drive straight to Santander, which takes about an hour. I head towards El Sardinero, the beach area where I had stopped before. I stop for fuel and fill the van up. I also stop at a supermarket and by 72 cans of beer, 2 bottles of Smirnoff vodka and a bottle of Gin. It only costs €47, and should see me through the summer at home.

Heavy mist rolls in over Santander, so I have lunch in the car park of the football stadium, rather than by the beach. At 13:45 I head down to the ferry terminal. It is strange to see so many Brits together. I wonder about everyone’s stories, where they have been and for how long. I wonder if I have been away for the longest amount of time?

I get onboard, park up and head towards my cabin. I drop my things off and take a lap around the ship. It is large, although not as big as I was expecting. It does have 10 decks, and I take them all in. I had forgotten how most British people act, and it is weird seeing so many again.

I buy Lowenna her present, a life-like cat, and return to the cabin. I make the most of the shower. It is great having a cabin, and I think the trip would be much less enjoyable without one.

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