There is a delay getting off the ferry, for us that is, as we are perched on a side deck above the main car deck. Once ashore another delay as we queue to get through customs. A final photo of the group then we separate into east and west coast teams and head for home. The journey is uneventful for the 3 of us going to Strathclyde region and thankfully it remains dry.
Overall it's been a great trip and I've seen some new countries, Austria and Germany, and new areas of ones I've been to before.
There have been a few errors and things that went wrong but nothing that was catastrophic:-
Thought I lost my wallet at M6 toll, must put it back in same pocket when travelling.
Got charged as a lorry at M6 toll due to 3 cars coming right up close behind me and fooled computer.
Stood on specs and broke them, took 3 pairs so ok.
Thought I left my watch on hook in shower, was in my shaving bag.
Broke ignition key, well everything key really. Lost day and a half getting going again.
Caught 2nd set of specs on jacket, tore leg off it. One set left.
Got through Austrian border without buying a motorway vignette as guard was chatting to his colleagues. Cost 4.40 euros, fine for not having one? 240 euros. Got away with it but bought one later. Apparently enforcement officers constantly patrol looking for offenders! Phew.
Took wrong turning on slip road and ended up going through 10 mile tunnel which was hot and smelly.
All in all a great trip, photo's soon.
Thanks for reading.
Andy
Hi Andy - have just caught breath to catch up with the trip and read final day's entry - blimey, what a list! Hope you meant "got one permit" rather than "got one fine" later. Good to hear you enjoyed it anyway. Look forward to catching up with whole trip now I'm back from holiday and digesting forthcoming life changes.
ReplyDeleteAll the best - Julian