To all those who have been part of this story we sincerely thank you, meri beaucoup, danke schon. GR8mate.
Especially thanks to Lucy, Aaron, Declan, Trish, Maeve, Deidre, Dermott, Brendan, Alice,(Family) in Ireland (Eire) and all the fun people we met in the Emerald Isle.
Eileen, Philip, Shannon, Eileen (Family) in Liverpool "Walk On with hope in your heart......."sorry your Evertonians
Bernadette, Sandra (Family) in London
Our friends on the road, Phil, Jonathan, Mark (Cotswolds) Anthony, Guy, Phil, Theresa in England
Erik, Stefanie, Theo, Kirsten, Jens, Stephan, Vareena and friends for all your love and support (Germany)
Numerous people on the road. Gendarmes, Mathew,Mike, Kevin, Jennifer, Johann, Manuel, Ian (Canada) Jurgen and who can forget the Super Couple Joe & Eleanor
And Finally to Peter for the riding, good company, and the dream to make it a reality.
Regards
Peter and Paul
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| Peng confirming our flight details,,,Wistiti Peng |
I asked the question in France about photos and what do the locals say.In France they don't say cheese or Fromage because the shape of the mouth when saying the letter Fr....isn't right.
This is what they say Wistiti......
Lei rang me from Italy to wish me well, thank you Lei next time we will catch up.
To Peng and Celine absolutely incredible, your warmth, love hospitality multiple languages and humour was greatly appreciated. Bon Voyage
The Metro..... this way to Line #9 Montrueil
The van was luxurious for two people, more suited for a family of 4-6, Two months old had 2500 klm on clock, we added another 3800 klm. 120 Euro per day. Fiat motor and chassis, Diesel, 10 lt/per 100 klm.
3 tonne vehicle plus your own baggage.Our bikes and luggage limit for the plane was 30 kg each. No problem.
3 tonne vehicle plus your own baggage.Our bikes and luggage limit for the plane was 30 kg each. No problem.
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| rear sleeping |
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| Front electric pull down Dbl bed from roof |
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| Middle section with shower & toilet |
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I can't remember are they your legs or mine after Tourmalet Peter?
We're clean we don't take nuffin Gov.......honest!
Arrived home at 12.30am 31st July a lovely welcome back from Sarah and Colette, and finally to all the family back in Australia who rang, Skyped me, Whats App....ed me, photos, laughs and watched out for me and updated me whilst on the road. Sarah, Colette, Donovan, Paul, Danielle, Sean, Rosemarie, Liam, Caitlin, Ryan, (Granchildren), Caleb, Niamh, Aiden, Stella, Tiarni, Cian, Grace, Amelia, & Chanelle and all who read the blog and commented.
To my sister Clare who I dropped at the airport last night for her trip to England enjoy.
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| The Family |







lovely trip. would have been fun. welcome home. cheers
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