Subject: The wheels on the bus go round and round………

An overcast sky as we climbed aboard the X5 bus from Southampton to Gosport today but we didn’t let that dampen our spirits as we chattered along the way.  And a long way it was, but a lot to see and admire en route.    Firstly crossing the Itchen bridge with its views of the local shipping (always better from the height of a bus than down in a car).  Then out through Lowford and Burseldon to reach the Hamble river and Swanwick boatyard where scores of boats were being repaired and prepared for the summer season.  Onwards through Sarisbury and Warsash and past Titchfield Abbey to Fareham and a change of driver.

We continued the journey through Stubbington, along the coastline of Lee-on-the-Solent and also of Stokes Bay before our arrival at our destination in Gosport just as the rain started.  Nonplussed, we admired the Spinnaker Tower just across the harbour entrance before heading into the town to seek shelter and sustenance. 

A welcome bacon toastie and a cup of tea in a cafe and, as the sun had reappeared, we were ready to look around town for an hour or so before boarding the bus for the return journey.      A little more sun would have helped as we couldn’t take the lovely walk along the Esplanade but an interesting day nonetheless.

We’ll arrange another trip in a month or two.    Any ideas,anyone?

Chris and Ken