Apologies the start, my French, German and other eurpoean languages are very poor so I will communicate in English
Ive owned a VX 220 for over 14 years, my first was used daily and had over 130k miles when I swapped two years ago to a 18k miles, Lightening Yellow85, already up to 34k miles.
I am embarking on a serious trip from UK to Greece, and during my trip if there any fellow speedsters who wish to join me, have lunch, or just follow my progress then please do keep in contact.
I hope I dont need any assistance during this trip, but I would like to think I can call on my fellow Speedsters for help.
My mobile will be 0044 7885 243888 and email address is ian@dellinq.co.uk
The itinary is as follows:
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As part of a special year for me, I have been planning this trip for a while and it is slowly coming together.
Any advice and support gratefully accepted
UPDATED 13/06/15, Outbound route planned, and Now Inbound planned, ferries booked, last minute service booked....
Its becoming a Hoon, any body and everyone is welcome to join in for any of the stages or meet for drinks in the evening
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1. HH + Co Pilot ?? - to Venice
2. JC + Co pilot ( Aston Martin Db something) - England to Heidleberg
If you fancy the whole deal then free accomodation in Greece, villa with swimming pool will be available.( PM me)
Outbound: England - Kalamata (Greece) via Germany, Austria and Venice - Friday 18th September - Wednesday 23 Sept
InBound: Kalamata - England via Venice, Switzerland, France - 1 October - 6 October
18/9. Stage 1 - Home to Dover
19/9 Stage 2 - Dover to Dunkirk (Very early Crossing)
19/9 Stage 3 - Dunkirk to Heidleberg (Germany), possibly with a stop at SPA
20/9 Stage 4 - Heidleberg to Vipteno or
Stage 4a - Heidleberg to Solden (weather dependent)
21/9 Stage 5 - Vipteno to Verona ( via St bernards pass) or
Stage 5a - Solden to Verona (weather dependent as road is only open 4-6 weeks per year)
22/9 Stage 6 - Verona to Venice airport
Stage 7 - Venice Airport to Venice port
22-23/9. Stage 8 - Venice port to Patras, Ferry ( 12:00 departure, 35 hour crossing, arrive 23:00!) - BOOKED
23/9. Stage 9 - Patras to Kalamata
24/9. Stage 10 - Pick up Mrs H at Kalamata Airport -Flight Booked
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HOLIDAY 7 days at Doli, Pelloponees, Greece
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Drop Mrs H off at Kalamata Airport
11 Thursday 01-Oct AEK - 17:30:00 Kalamata Patras - BOOKED
12 Friday 02-Oct AEK - 23:30:00 Patras Venice
13 Saturday 03-Oct Venice milan Aosta
14a Sunday 04-Oct Aosta via Mt Blanc tunnel; Chamonix; Geneva Dijon ..or..
14b Sunday 04-Oct Aosta via Lausanne and Alps play day- Dijon
15 Monday 05-Oct Dijon Troyes; Champagne Calias
16 Monday 05-Oct Calais Dover 17 Tuesday 06-Oct Dover Home
Estimated Total 2900 miles, a couple of play days in the Alps planned, on both directions, and possible play day at SPA and or Monza depending on availabilty and time as I will be passing both.
..and have already pre planned at least 2 days play days in Greece with friend who has a Jaguar F type in Greece already...
Thankyou for looking
Harry H