Well when I phoned to say we were nearly there as asked to do, we were asked if we minded staying st the main house instead, which being good kiwis we didn't mind. So instead of staying in Cairnryan we stayed in Strachan, 2 minutes further down the road. Still a B and B, same owner.

Went into Strachan for a pub meal - always go where the locals suggest and had a lovely meal.

Back to our room for a sherry before bed - as you do when free in your boudoire.

Pat, our B and B owner really treated us like royalty. Gave her an excellent review in return.

Down at breakfast next morning met a couple from Perth, Western Australia, as they seem to need to tell you. They ended up on the ferry with us as well to Larne in Ireland, but from there went their own way. Ferry was only 2 minutes away to catch, but boy they say arrive 1/2 hour before,but we were earlier and they were already waiting. Late sailing cos they were trying to fill up as much as they could.

Crossing not too bad but it was the last one for the day, as the storm "Frank" was coming, so that tells a story.