Samantha, Me, Rain & Home – Le Fin!

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I’ve visited the Musée National d’Automobile before but was pleased to note they’ve shuffled much of the collection. I love all these European cars that are well presented in these well lit and easy to amble around Halls. It is the best car museum I’ve been to and I’ve been to tens.

From here it was overnight in Bar-le-Duc. The first time I stayed here, 2018, I was unlucky to be pitched in an empty field bar one caravan. This was occupied by two French lads who into the early hours were playing music (French!) and having a barbecue. At about 2am I ambled across to express a contrary point of view to their anti-social behaviour. Needless to say after little sleep I was less than sparkling the next day. I always suspected they were taking drugs and were away with the fairies (and saucisses.) In 2020 I was here when Huddersfield Town beat West Bromwich Albion and ensured that Leeds United were promoted to the Premier league after 16 years in the lower leagues. This time was less euphoric or sleep deprived.

The praise for the car continued with passers by, outside the camp, leaning across the railings to express their admiration
I always try and operate within Anna’s budgetary constraints

The next day was a country lane amble up the Meus to an overnight stop in Givet before my final drive to Europoort (Rotterdam) to catch the overnight ferry across the North sea home. After all the driving it was a bonus to get home from the ferry in just over an hour. By the time I pulled into the drive in York I’d driven 1,600 miles.

Overnight thunder and lightning came with a major dunk. Quite a contrast to the eartler heatwave!
Nelly after her departure from the circus..
It’s not much, but I called it home for the night

Thank you for reading. Till next time.

3 thoughts on “Samantha, Me, Rain & Home – Le Fin!”

  1. Well Tony, I am certainly sorry that you have completed your drive in Sam, it was an advyI was thoroughly enjoying. When and where are “we” going next!?!

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    1. Hi Bob, as always thanks for reading. I hope you’re fit and well and have submitted your paperwork to the Guinness authorities to validate your achievement. I can well imagine the ride is still playing through your head. My trip was varied and far but hot! In the UK the temperature seldom gets into the 90s and after 10 days of it in Europe I came back quite drained.A sports car without air conditioning is a difficult place to be. We have a cruise up the Norwegian coast booked for July. Hopefully we’ll be digging out our cold weather clothing as we sail up past the Artic Circle.

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      1. 7/1/25 HIYa Tony! Your trip up the Norwegian coast will be fun, and definitely colder!  We have a cruise from Seward (near Anchorage) down to Vancouver in late August so will be heading to cooler weather also.  The Guinness evidence is finally all done and I am waiting for Guinness to open up the evidence section on my account so I can upload it.  They are very slow in responding to messages but I hope to hear from Guinness this week. Will keep you advised. Very best to Anna and your own good self! Bob

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