Oslo Ferry Port - Sande - Haugtuft
Distance: 67 Miles
Pretty much day one in reverse, but without the sunshine. Instead the torrential rain on the E-18 was the only time that is wasn't so much fun driving the Spitfire. The weather was horrendous. After stopping for petrol I had to drive up on the pavement to avoid submerging the front of the Triumph in the lake that was on the exit road.
We popped into the in-laws chalet again on the way back, arriving home to four, happy to see us, cats early afternoon and set about preparing ourselves to slowly come back into our everyday life.
After 1937 miles, the car was more complete, working as well and looking better than when we left. The only times that we opened the bonnet were to tighten the fan belt, check fluids, show off and install the winscreen squirter pump, that I'd borrowed not long before we left to get the Land Rover through it's test.
We had a fantastic time, saw some wonderful places, had a good time with friends and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I can highly recommend doing a tour of Europe in a classic sports car, especially one that you've restored yourself.
4 comments:
Thanks for the write up!
Where next?
The Artic Circle, with Club Triumph..... Not sure if it'll be next year or the year after though!
I think you are amazing. Not only did you re-build the car, but you managaed to arrange a really worthwhile holiday, and make it available for interested parties to enjoy. Thank you very much.
Thanks, although I hope the you is a ye, as my dear wife had a large part to play in the successful completion of the car and planning and making it such a wonderful holiday!
It wouldn't have been anywhere near now without her help.
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