Day 2 proper - Oxford to Portsmouth
Sunday 1400hrs
Now at another Kings Arms! This one in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Kevin just had a close encounter with 3 deer  We were minding our own business cycling smoothly through the Hampshire downs when the deer ran right across just in front of us. Doe Stag Doe. We named the stag Ray if you follow the drift.
Actually we got lost south of Newbury having decided to follow some minor roads which is why we are now at Whitchurch rather than Overton having already done 48 miles. It will be a longer day than expected.
2245hrs
Now on board huge ferry at Portsmouth about to set sail for Caen. We eventually arrived at Gosport at 1835, about 90 mins later than originally planned, the reason being that we had done over 90 miles rather than 75!  There were some serious hills included so it was a tough day but still fun and the weather was dry all day as well. The best thing was that we called in on my old college mate Paul and his lady friend Barbara (Paul lives in Gosport) and they laid on lovely BBQ for us and made us very welcome  Paul guided us to the Gosport Ferry then we cycled to the Brittany Ferry Terminal in good time for the 'big' ferry. Many thanks to Paul and Barbara for excellent hospitality.
We will be bedding down pretty pronto now as we arrive at Caen at 0545 tomorrow. That's an early start by any standards so we need as much kip as possible before tomorrow's ride!
So it's goodnight from them and goodnight from me.