We left camp early with a really promising forcast - Force 3-4 from the South east - perfect for the day ahead.
On leaving Ramsgate there was a noticable lack of wind, however we expected it to pick up when the sea breeze kicked in about midday - IT NEVER DID!
So we towed - and hated it!
Why tow i ask myself? Well we drove for nearly 2 hours from Battle to Ramsgate, the forcast was great and due to it being a high mileage day - almost 60 miles, we had little choice to start under tow........!
Weather although hot ashore was cool at sea - drysuits for us (i tried a shortie but had to change later in the day), even Charlie and Pete ended up wearing tops and jackets - i suspect a cold front came through (Sounds good anyhow!)
We actually saw some wildlife - What we think was a couple of porpoise (Or small dolphins) and Charlie spotted a Jelly Fish the size of a Dustbin lid - but nobody else saw it!!!!!
The Route today was quite near the shore and took in Dover - The white cliffs were very stunning! We also passed Dungeness power station, Deal, and Hastings - none of which were that great. On arriving at Eastborne i suspect we have hit the Western end of the South Downs (to be verified) and suspect that the costline will improve as we head further west.
We are hoping to reach Itchenor tomorrow - but there is a change in the weather forcast - so will have to take a look at the weather forcast tomorrow first thing.
Our arrival date in Saclombe has moved forwards. We are now planning on getting in (all being equal) on Thursday 7th August. As well as avoiding the busiest day in Salcombes annual calandar (red arrows on 9th pm!!) it means that Caroline and Milly can be there - she has big Pony club competition on the Sunday - stil no guarantee that we will make it - so fingers crossed.
Got to dash - Giz about to serve up another waisline buster - Lamb casserole with Pesto and Summer Pudding!!
Yours chubbily
Till next time.........