Caro Lines: Gerries to Gerryland

Noon ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne. Adrian looks a bit suspicious about the idea of going on holiday with his in-laws, Pa looks a bit more enthusiastic about the idea.

Sisters on tour enjoying the sun and sea breeze aboard the St Cecelia.

First stop Osborne House after some interesting circular navigation from Siri.

This is the Swiss Cottage which is a short walk from the house by schematic diagram and a long walk via the beach in reality. Don't go there if you only have a few minutes spare before you head off home.

The Isle of Wight maybe on a time cycle about 30 years behind mainland Britain but its a staunch outpost of capitalism. Material printed for the visitor seems to completely ignore attractions that have not paid to be there. Osborne House doesn't make it onto my tea towel but the Hovercraft (which must have had a long contract) is. After Osborne House we made our way to the hotel and on to dinner on the Shanklin Esplanade.
Up for an early breakfast and onto the Model Village at Godshill, the highlight of my visit. Beautifully maintained gardens with quirky and witty scenes of well fed people going about their busy lives getting married, going on Scout camp, playing football (with a streaker on the pitch) or athletics and lots more.