It has been a day or two since my last blog, but I now have account access to wifi.

The trip from Calais to the CL was along the south coast, an area we have not really explored before. We will have to come back.

The CL was beautiful,  5 hard standings, lots of space and lots of short grass. And the sun was shining.  Walked up to the village pub for a meal.

The following day we went to the village shop, a community run enterprise for breakfast and a few provisions before returning for the journey along the coast to Portsmouth. 

Eventually found the ferry and set sail for the IoW. 

Olivia,  Claire and Darren were waiting in a pub for us.  Had a drink and then went to find our campsite before going to the needles for fireworks. 

3 went on the chairlift,  and2 walked down the steps to the beach, very stoney.  We then went on a boat trip out to the Needles.  It was all very pleasant. 

Returned to the carpark for the fireworks which were quite impressive.  We then made a quick exit to try to get back to our campsite before the gates closed at eleven. Made it.

The next day was Claire's birthday. We walked into Sandown and got some cash and then in the afternoon we moved to the Martin's site for one night. Had a swim in the pool before barbecuing duck breasts. 

The next day we went to Osborne House. It rained a little but it was a good day out. Returned to our campsite for sausage and mash. 

Yesterday we spent the whole day at the Garlic Festival. After one huge downpour it turned sunny and hot. Had a go on a Segway. An interesting experience which included running over the instructors foot.

The highlight of the day was the appearance of Chesney Hawkes who was quite good, well Claire seemed impressed.