We didn't know a little Transalp would go so fast! The ferry into Esjberg was later than expected and it looked tight to get to Hirtshal. We did a swift 40 miles then stopped for fuel. Heading north and by passing Aarhus (sorry friends in Aarhus - not time to call in ) we realised that we were not going to make it. Either we rode slower to save fuel and thereby avoid another stop or nailed it and risked running out of fuel. We did the latter and indeed found fuel lights flashing well short of Hirtshal. The problem was a strong head wind combined with working the little bikes so hard.
Anyway, we filled up and and then absolutely nailed it for the last 30 miles and arrived at the port just in time. Actually we were 5 mins late for "last check in" but by luck the very big jet foil ferry was running late so we were ok. Phew! On board now on a 2 hr 15m crossing. Sea is a bit rough but not too bad.
Going to sit back and relax now. Heading for Kristiansand at about 20 knots with and ETA of 2015. Then 150 miles to Jorgen's house and a beer.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
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Hi Ian, Hope you took some Kwells.
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I hate boats. And we did two in a one day. Felt a bit rough but thankfully survived. My mate Ray normally brings pills but he wasn't with us this year do had to just put up with it. The massive jet fiol thing did 36 knots!!!! Cheers
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