Made the drive up to the Start of the rally, some 300 miles from Devon, a hot long drive in a packed out Micra. A night at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex with medieval music and sword fighting, drinking mead and exploring the castle, before listening to Russian music and eating some dodgy burgers we hit the tent for the first time.
We are joined by Neil's son and girlfriend then later by his mum and step dad to wave us off. The rally starts with a medieval joust between two knights, one on a horse one on a car, it didn't end well. With much fanfare and blowing of horns we set off on our 10,000 mile adventure making the car train mid afternoon.and board the train.
An hour later we are into mainland Europe and we drive quickly through France and into Belgium, struggling with refuelling the cars at a self help pump, and finally arrive at our B&B just inside Holland, at an old converted farm house in Leissel. A welcome beer from our hosts, and a meal in the nearby town brings the day to a close. We are tired, happy and the car is running well.
The English 'Start', around 150 cars
Somebody had to dress up
First Night Stop in Holland
Hi Guys Hope this communication system keeps working this well Great start to the adventure Take care L & S
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