After lying down for a rest for ten minutes at about 1915 the previous evening, I awake to discover that it is 0430 the following morning and that, touch wood, I am feeling a little better. After lying prone for an hour I get up and, with camera, go to the top deck to watch the sunrise. To begin with, there is just some orange on the clouds, countering the darkness of the sea and sky. Then a burst of light as the sun inches its way over the horizon. Worth yesterd...

It's fair to say that I spent a lot of today on my back. I awoke sporadically through the night, usual when I don't want to oversleep. Properly awake at 0500 so give up trying. Go for a walk at 0600 and buy some suncream, then a quick walk around, the sun rising, the air fresh. Check out, at 0640, the sun now up - extremely hot already. Reach the port. 'Boarding begins at 0715' proclaims a sign, and since that is 25 mintues away I go for a walk, past restaurants...

Awake as usual not long after six, to be greeted shortly after by a spendidly received text - Sale 12 Bath 25! Allez Bath - at last, a win! This is the only news I will be seeking out from home while I am away. After the first peach I bought yesterday was not quite ripe, the second this morning was gorgeous, so high hopes for the third later! Out initially (0815) for a wander and a shop. Based on the temperature at this time it'll be a scorcher, the hottest since...

Awake at 605. Was awoken a couple of times (loud outside - 'My Dad is a millionaire!') but a good nights sleep and feel much better and refreshed. Drop my phone off the end of the bed, nearly knocking Nikky out! Out at 0830 and walked down the Esplanade - tide in - taking pictures of wildlife. There are volleyball courts, open to all! Buy some essentials (suncream, toothpaste) and visit the main office to confirm my Greyhound ticket, and get a fresh sandwich. No...