We had a nice room at the Oslo hotel, better than last time, and I was able to have a cup of tea in bed! We said more goodbyes, then drove into the centre of Oslo, refuelling on the way. Only later did Mick wonder if this was a good idea with a possible fuel leak and a sea journey coming up. In Oslo we competed with one way systems, taxis, cars, trams, bicycles and people as we visited two branches of Clas Ohlson to buy a memory foam cushion for my back. We managed to buy the only one available in Oslo, then made our way to the ferry terminal. Arriving there at 11.30 we found ourselves behind a line of Lotus Seven cars on their way to the UK to visit Brands Hatch.
Bjarne came to see us off, and we eventually drove onto the boat at around 13.00. Only the seven cars for the UK, plus Martin and Yesca, are left in the group now.
The boat is huge, and has a central shopping street, bars, restaurants and a spa on board. Our cabin is small but nice, and on the inside of the boat so it will actually be dark tonight.
We wandered around, then stood on a sun deck watching Oslo pass by and photographing the seagulls following the boat. We sat and read for a while, but it was too windy outside, so we went wandering again.
After exploring the boat, and checking our dinner reservation time, we had a coffee with Robert, Martin and Yesca, then went to the upstairs observation lounge and read our books, ignoring all the waiters! We had to go and get our jumpers as the air conditioning was so cold.
The gourmet meal in the evening with Mark and V was very good. Six courses, with a couple of extra mouthfuls, washed down by a nice wine from Spain. It also has to be noted that the view off the back of the boat is exceptional, however I think Mick and I are now convinced that big boat cruising is not for us.
Miles driven : 10
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