Okay so the day is nearly upon myself and Jon, we leave for out trip round Europe this Friday.
We both wanted to do a trip like this a few years ago, but due to my work, we couldn't. Now we are both in the position to be able to do it properly!
We will be taking my Clio 182, mainly because being a FF it's ever so slightly more comfortable on longer journeys. It is also very easy to get surprising MPG figures, which for a lot of the motorway journeys, will be quite important. We have done pretty much all the prep we can do to the car. Got a few niggles sorted so it should be as comfortable and reliable as possible (touch wood). Last thing to do on Friday afternoon I need to hoover it out, and give it a cheeky clean, because I R detailer
Below is a little summary of the journey, and where it will take us:
Day One: Depart Manchester
Our trip is certainly not the biggest anyone has ever done, but it will be our first proper road trip. We will cover 1800 miles and hopefully see a select few of the best motoring destinations in Europe.
Google Map by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Two/Three: Arrive at the Nurburgring and Visit the Track Itself.
Somewhere we have both always wanted to visit. We are also lucky in that we arrive at the 'ring' on the weekend of the DTM. We looked into tickets but it would have meant rushing around a little bit, so we decided to spend our day and a half in and around the track itself, soaking up the atmosphere and hopefully seeing some exotica due to the presence of the DTM.
Nurburgring Centre by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Nurburgring Track by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Four: Depart the Nurburgring and Arrive in Stuttgart
One thing we both agreed we had to do was the Porsche museum in Suttgart. Our stay in the city will be somewhat brief but we have a fair bit planned while we are there (sampling some local beer being one!)
Porsche Museum by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Porsche Museum Inside by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Five/Six: Depart Stuttgart and Arrive/Stay in Zurich
No specific reason for Zurich, other than we both fancied it. Some friends have been and have told me that it's a really special place with a great nightlife and lots to see and do during the day. So I for one, can't wait to arrive here
Zürich by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Zurich 002 by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Zurich 001 by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Seven: Depart Stuttgart
Not much to say about going home, other than it involves a mad dash across France to Calais to catch the ferry. I expect that come this point, we will be ready for home!
Expect a pretty pic heavy thread when we return, as we are both taking cameras. All in all, I can't wait and it should be a great holiday
We both wanted to do a trip like this a few years ago, but due to my work, we couldn't. Now we are both in the position to be able to do it properly!
We will be taking my Clio 182, mainly because being a FF it's ever so slightly more comfortable on longer journeys. It is also very easy to get surprising MPG figures, which for a lot of the motorway journeys, will be quite important. We have done pretty much all the prep we can do to the car. Got a few niggles sorted so it should be as comfortable and reliable as possible (touch wood). Last thing to do on Friday afternoon I need to hoover it out, and give it a cheeky clean, because I R detailer
Below is a little summary of the journey, and where it will take us:
Day One: Depart Manchester
Our trip is certainly not the biggest anyone has ever done, but it will be our first proper road trip. We will cover 1800 miles and hopefully see a select few of the best motoring destinations in Europe.
Google Map by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Two/Three: Arrive at the Nurburgring and Visit the Track Itself.
Somewhere we have both always wanted to visit. We are also lucky in that we arrive at the 'ring' on the weekend of the DTM. We looked into tickets but it would have meant rushing around a little bit, so we decided to spend our day and a half in and around the track itself, soaking up the atmosphere and hopefully seeing some exotica due to the presence of the DTM.
Nurburgring Centre by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Nurburgring Track by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Four: Depart the Nurburgring and Arrive in Stuttgart
One thing we both agreed we had to do was the Porsche museum in Suttgart. Our stay in the city will be somewhat brief but we have a fair bit planned while we are there (sampling some local beer being one!)
Porsche Museum by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Porsche Museum Inside by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Five/Six: Depart Stuttgart and Arrive/Stay in Zurich
No specific reason for Zurich, other than we both fancied it. Some friends have been and have told me that it's a really special place with a great nightlife and lots to see and do during the day. So I for one, can't wait to arrive here
Zürich by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Zurich 002 by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Zurich 001 by Eddie the Kid, on Flickr
Day Seven: Depart Stuttgart
Not much to say about going home, other than it involves a mad dash across France to Calais to catch the ferry. I expect that come this point, we will be ready for home!
Expect a pretty pic heavy thread when we return, as we are both taking cameras. All in all, I can't wait and it should be a great holiday
