Fairly simple explanation. Easter 07 was well into April - easter 08 was end of March. The turket trot was going through the alps and other higher ground, hence the need to be as late as possible so give a chance to miss bad weather.
Easter is fri 10th April - mon 13th this year.
So a Friday 10th start would suit the weather rather than a sat 4th April .
So shall we say friday 10th April (easter friday) - return sunday 19th April.
Tunnel crossing for 8am on the friday
or a 7am because we loose an hour on the time change. A quick show of hands in the next couple of days on the time and that'll be sorted.
The usual - 1st stop Bordeaux/ Bayonne - next stop Algerciras. Sunday morning across to Africa.
It's a go'er - Buy the ticket, take the ride.
But i'm not in charge, no silly questions, just turn up and go. Your all old enough not to be looked after, live a little.