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Post by philbo909 » Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:57 pm

I've ticked over half way on my roadtrip and hanging about Pisa now so thought I would get a thread up!
We set off late Friday night, (I thought we could sleep in the Zed, the boss said no) So we stayed in a 24h hotel in Arras, on the way to which I got a speeding ticket, off to a good start!
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On the euro tunnel, where I regretted not cleaning the Zed before leaving, but it rained and I was busy buying our first house (chuffed to say the least)
Headed for the black forest the next day, through Belgium and Luxembourg for cheap fuel
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Stayed the night in a bnb where we ate too much cheese and drank too much beer. A cat slept on the Zed (I found the muddy paw prints up the bonnet, in a circle on the roof and down the back!
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Through Switzerland next, what a beautiful country but God is it expensive! Heading out over the Gotthard pass, which is beautiful and was great bar the road works!
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So we reach the next stop, a shepherds hut in the Italian alps, half hour walk up a mountain and we are in buckets of sweat, but well worth it, the view was awesome!
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A morning shower and we were off to Tuscany, but not just any shower, this beauty-
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Drive down to Tuscany was uneventful until we slipped off the motorway, but the roads here are epic, twists and turns everywhere!
Not so happy when we get to our home for the week in the forest half a mile down what is basically a bridleway! No pictures of it but lots of fine scratches which will need a good buff up when I'm home! The house was worth it in the end though.
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To be continued soon
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:00 pm

my kind of post :) keep those pics coming :thumbsup:
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Post by philbo909 » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:06 pm

Ok so we hung around Monticello Amiata for a week to recover/spend more time at the house which we really warmed to (glow bugs at night, bird song all day and beautiful views)
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And while we were there bought lots of wine and great meals, Italians really know their food! So day trip to Montalcino where there was (surprise) more great driving roads. Also brunello de Montalcino wine is as nice as they say it is :thumbsup:
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So as I said, now in Pisa and it's been motorways and sightseeing, drinking and eating. It's ok here, wouldn't recommend it for more than a day.
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So now I'm back at the flat and have planned a route to Grasse (over the alps rather than just all along the azure coast) will get some pictures of Col de Braus tomorrow if I find a spot to stop with a view 8)
And I apologise for reposting some pictures, hopefully I'll take more Zed pictures and less normal holidays snaps, but I forget when driving! :driving:
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Post by SpiketheBike » Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:07 am

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Post by Smartbear » Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:10 am

Can’t beat a good road trip, petrolheadholidays.co.uk :P
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Post by srhutch » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:06 pm

That looks like great fun. Glad to see the cruise control is getting used :thumbsup:

As Mr Wilks said, keep the pictures coming.
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Post by philbo909 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:06 pm

So just left Pisa and took a detour so I could do some more alp driving, we headed towards the Tende tunnel and from there over Col de Braus/Brouis which was great, lots of tyre squeal and quick steering. Road was empty so I was a happy man
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Couple of tiffs with the better half who was half dead from a horrid nights sleep in a low rent, un-airconditioned flat in Pisa. Apart from that it was great!
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Missed some good picture opportunities as I was "driving too fast". Stopped here at the next parking spot, but it was much less photogenic
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In hindsight, if I were to drive Col de Braus again, it'll definitely be France - Italy, as the most twisties were on the way back down the mountain where I couldn't really use the throttle
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Now on the azure coast, Grasse where I'll find out how the French food compares to Italian.
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Post by philbo909 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:09 pm

srhutch wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:06 pm That looks like great fun. Glad to see the cruise control is getting used :thumbsup:
Cruise control is a massive relief, I'm averaging 600km a day on trips and feeling fresh still.
Thanks again :thumbsup:
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Post by philbo909 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:33 pm

Coming back tomorrow over northern France then m25 and m4 so really no more nice shots to take.
Drove from Grasse to North of Dijon over the alps today, best drive yet. Beautiful scenery for hours on end and lots of turns to keep me awake!
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This was just out off Grasse, car park smelt of fish so we didn't stay long :sick: . View was nice though.
Then up some more zig zag roads, just overtaken a few slow tourists on a straight when I spotted a decent patch
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Got out the breakfast we packed and sat there for a while taking in the view
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Not sure it comes up in this picture but that's the road winding up the mountain.
The Dutch camperen started to make a move in the car park and I wanted to be well in front of them, we jumped in and got going again, making a detour to Lac de Castillon, which is absolutely stunning
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We're now in a bit too rural a part of France, on a farm bnb enjoying a well earned bottle of red.
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm

Ah man, this just makes me want to be on my Euro trip already, looks beautiful.

Only a week to go till I start this for 2 weeks. Meeting up with 5 friends in Munich, so going to be ace.

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Post by wonkydonkey » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:31 pm

Some gorgeous snaps there Phil! Those Italian Alps views from above the clouds 😍 The trip looks fantastic. Keep driving too fast and enjoy :driving: 8)
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Post by Pastry » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:45 pm

Some gorgeous scenery and pictures there and I have to admit I am extremely jealous :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by philbo909 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:21 pm

Thanks guys :thumbsup:
I'll do last post write up of the route I took, best bits, worst bits recommendations and regrets when I'm back I think.

Z4 Gaz wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm Ah man, this just makes me want to be on my Euro trip already, looks beautiful.
Only a week to go till I start this for 2 weeks. Meeting up with 5 friends in Munich, so going to be ace.
https://goo.gl/maps/sAo3szfmyFs
That looks ace too, should be a laugh in convoy, swap out passengers when it gets a bit tense... That wasn't really an option for me! :fuelfire:
Have you got designated stops along your route or just winging it?
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:07 pm

philbo909 wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:21 pm Thanks guys :thumbsup:
I'll do last post write up of the route I took, best bits, worst bits recommendations and regrets when I'm back I think.

Z4 Gaz wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm Ah man, this just makes me want to be on my Euro trip already, looks beautiful.
Only a week to go till I start this for 2 weeks. Meeting up with 5 friends in Munich, so going to be ace.
https://goo.gl/maps/sAo3szfmyFs
That looks ace too, should be a laugh in convoy, swap out passengers when it gets a bit tense... That wasn't really an option for me! :fuelfire:
Have you got designated stops along your route or just winging it?
Not sure the other half would be too happy if I tried to swap her for someone else :lol:

Itinerary is 1st stop Chamonix to see GF's Sister, then Lake Como, just outside Munich, East Czech, Prague, Eindhoven.
Apartments booked where needed, we know someone in East Czech who runs a bar :D and are staying at one of our groups Grandmas house near Munich as she is staying with the parents of our friend.

Did similar last year, but this is going to be about 300 miles further.
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Post by buzyg » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:18 pm

Great write up thus far and some awesome pictures. Love that lake scene? 8) :thumbsup: Safe journey and keep on posting. :)
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