The weather is grey and drizzly, but we are undaunted as we wait to catch the ferry.
We study the map and plan an anti clockwise trip to make sure we get to see Alum Bay and the Needles on the Saturday as the forecast is much better than Sunday's weather forecast.
After catching the big ferry from Southampton to Cowes, we then catch a little chain ferry. Stuart is carrying two panniers on his bike with both his luggage and mine. I'm hoping that this means I will be able to keep up with him on the hills!
Shortly after we set off the sun comes out, the temperature warms up considerably and there is an emergency stop to remove layers.
When we get to Yarmouth we head down a disused rail track and stop for lunch at an old railway station that has been converted into a delightful restaurant.
More layers are removed, it really is a lovely day!
Today is an easy day's cycling so plenty of time to stop and take photos!
The colour of the sea is amazing, and this pic was taken on my iPhone so no use of superviv!
I think this is my favourite photo of the day, quite a moody shot, taken as we are trying to find the best viewing spot for the Needles.
Eventually, we get to a great viewing spot, discovered by Stuart.
It's at this viewing spot that my second favourite photo of the day is taken!
Walking back from the Needles we have a fabulous view of Alum bay
And in the gorgeous afternoon light the colours of all the different sandstones are easy to see in the cliff face
Unfortunately, after our lovely sunny sojourn to the Needles the rain that was forecast for 4pm turns up early, and rain jackets are needed again. We get fairly comprehensively lashed with rain for the last hour of our bike ride.
Luckily, the Mouse Inn guest house where we stay has a great restaurant, so we don't need to venture out again for an evening meal. Steve lives up to his nickname of the Biffa, with no food being left to waste.
After dinner Sveinn tries to explain cold fusion technology to us, which is the area in which he works and lectures around the world.
After he has explained the basics to us, I can't help wondering if that volcanic eruption in Iceland, which grounded the world's flights, was in fact Sveinn experimenting in his garden shed!
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