Wind windy wet and windy

Made it to the port ahead of time.  But the wind was head on and tough.   I normally plan to arrive at the ferry with just a quarter of a tank.   They aggressively strap bikes down on the ferry so I like to minimise he stress on the side stand.  Plus that gives me enough fuel to find a station the other side.    But with the head on wind I was burning fuel really fast.   Hit Bingo halfway across the island and I an’t no Joker., so stopped for a refill.  

Went straight to the caffe for a hot coffee to be immediately greeted by a women with a big tray of crisps asking me to sample them.   I had my helmet on,  earplugs in, gloves on and dripping wet.   I said I needed a coffee first and she tenaciously followed me to the serving desk.   Ironically she is from Colchester, near where I grew up. 

Now waiting to board.