Neil Williams wrote:

On Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:40:56 +0100, Bruce
wrote:
Thanks. Yes, a cabin is essential for such a long trip.

It used to be BF policy that you had to book a cabin (or at least a
reclining seat) if any remained available. May still be. This
helped prevent there being people piled all over corridors etc
overnight, unlike Bari-Durres where the sleeping bags even came out!


Thanks Neil. I've heard plenty of good reports about Brittany
Ferries.

We are planning a week (or possibly two) with friends around Valencia
then a week (or possibly two) exploring the north coast, at least in
part by metre gauge railway. Total three weeks.