Look on the bright side - if the ferry couldn't get into port because of the strong winds which slowed it down then they may get to Spain quicker providing the wind is blowing in the right direction

it might get there a bit earlier than that, though depends on how bad the seas are on the way down past France. Someone said this boat goes whale watching?? and thats why it takes longer on the way down than on the way back up again.

I feel sorry for those that are on it for the mini cruise, they'll just be heading straight back on the ferry again on the way home without seeing spain because the mini cruise break has organised coach tours when it lands in bilbao at 8am on the wednesday and then back on the ship for 6pm to head back.. if the ship doesnt get to bilbao till 6pm on wednesday then.. oh dear

Let us know when you hear from him again. I doubt theres a mobile signal at sea but there is a satellite phone on board!

If when i go, the ship decides to be hurrendously late, then im getting a refund, heading for the channel tunnel and driving it.. nothing will stop me getting to spain!!

he rang me earlier but i couldnt speak, and havent been able to get through to them since, so i have no idea how they are getting on! Hopefully not too badly, but at least they'll be arriving tomorrow.

Hope he's got the snow chains ready for when they hit northern Spain.
It was looking pretty bad on this evenings news.

omg it just gets better and better

Yes, was talking yesterday to a friend whose husband is a HGV driver and was going over to the UK with a load, he woke up yesterday morning in northern Spain to find 2ft long icicles on the outside of his cab, and he had to find a different way to go. He managed to get going, but no more than 15 mph..

Yep, i spoke to him, is thick snow up there..........he also said ferry crossing was pretty bad and its a good job i didnt go or i would have spent 36 hours upchucking he's a pretty good traveller, but he said if he had a choice he would not do that crossing again.

Glad to hear he's arrived safely
At least you've got peace of mind in that department.

Can they get about anywhere, or are they stuck??

Let's hope the weather stays OK your end, ready for your flight.
What day are you and your daughter heading off?

Snow Where are they???

North of Spain, its on Spanish news.

Thanks jdr - it isn't even snowing here, but then it never does unless you cound a slight flurry which is gone by lunchtime

Bet it's still sunny and warm in Benalmadena eh

Now he been nicked for speeding, 70 euro fine
We are off on monday, the weather better be ok for us coz i cant take anymore drama
They should arrive in about 2 to 3 hours he said, i reckon he's gonna be glad when this journey is over............

Sounds like one hell of a journey! how did he get nicked for speeding? copper catch him?

I just hope my goes better in 5 weeks time!! Im taking the same route.

Goodness....I bet he can't believe his luck....bless him!

Well I hope they have arrived safe and sound now.

At least you know that your journey definitely can't be as bad as theirs

Take care

Mich

P.S How long until you go? ARe you counting down yet ?