Hello from the Cap Finistere ferry to Bilbao. The crossing has been reasonably calm so far, but we haven’t got our sea legs yet so much bumping into things is occurring.We sailed away from Portsmouth last night after a couple of manic days.

Thanks to all our friends and family who came to our leaving do on Friday night and big thanks to Nessie, who is a mad cake making genius.

Thanks to everyone who came to wave us off from home and to Rich, Rog and Tommo for keeping us company on the trip down to London.

Thanks to Hoon and Channie for your wonderful hospitality and a cracking night in your back garden as always.

Thanks to everyone who came to the Ace Cafe to see us off, we'll miss you all loads. Thanks to Hoon and Esox for the company on the ride down to Portsmouth. Massive thanks to Sophie and Issy for the quick stop off at their house, I have never been so glad to see a bacon sandwich!

But biggest thanks must go to Mom and Dad. Thanks for letting us live with you for the last 5 months (sorry it was bit longer than we anticipated) and thank you for all the support both moral and financial.

Can't believe we're on our way. Let's go have adventures! YAY!