Trikey and Ian G go Dutch (20th - 23rd Sept 2019)

[Rick-sta]

Originally Posted by Jnorris

I do hope I can follow someone as will be driving alone and don't have a clue.

Me neither hence why I'm asking if we'll be staying in small groups lol.

I'm thinking of maybe driving to Amsterdam on the Saturday for a day out there, prebooking parking online. As far as I can see there isn't any low emission zone or anything like that which prevents me from driving my 53 plate diesel ZT there? Anyone know more about driving in Amsterdam?

[actros]

Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Me neither hence why I'm asking if we'll be staying in small groups lol.

I'm thinking of maybe driving to Amsterdam on the Saturday for a day out there, prebooking parking online. As far as I can see there isn't any low emission zone or anything like that which prevents me from driving my 53 plate diesel ZT there? Anyone know more about driving in Amsterdam?

As far as I know there is going to be small groups as the police don't like big convoys over there.

[Snetty]

Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Me neither hence why I'm asking if we'll be staying in small groups lol.

I'm thinking of maybe driving to Amsterdam on the Saturday for a day out there, prebooking parking online. As far as I can see there isn't any low emission zone or anything like that which prevents me from driving my 53 plate diesel ZT there? Anyone know more about driving in Amsterdam?

Only had limited experience of driving on the left and that was over 12 years ago, so pretty much in the same boat as you guys. It will be fine though just take our time and look out for each other.

[marinabrian]

I'll pack my tools and a few spares........I'm not expecting any trouble nor should anyone else in the group, it's not like we are heading off on a London to Melbourne rally, and our cars are generally better maintained than most you see on the roads today



If anyone is worried........don't......above all else just remember "Relax it's a Rover"

I normally cover anything between 500 and 1500 miles per week in my ZT, and I expect it to be just as reliable on this road trip as any other.

We are going to have a brilliant time !!

Brian

[Ian G]

OH come on guys
It's 25 years since I drove in Europe but TBH I'm not that worried about #1 the driving and #2 getting lost
It's time you lot manned and womaned up a bit
There's only about 3 major changes of route in the whole journey everyone has satnav/phone these days.

You can copy this and stick it on the dashboard if need be.

https://www.google.com/search?q=aven...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Snetty

Only had limited experience of driving on the left and that was over 12 years ago, so pretty much in the same boat as you guys. It will be fine though just take our time and look out for each other.

Oooh !! I'd forgotten about the roads...........it's much easier to drive a 75 or ZT on the continent, as the A pillar "blind spot" disappears when driving on the right

Brian

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Ian G

OH come on guys
It's 25 years since I drove in Europe but TBH I'm not that worried about #1 the driving and #2 getting lost
It's time you lot manned and womaned up a bit
There's only about 3 major changes of route in the whole journey everyone has satnav/phone these days.

You can copy this and stick it on the dashboard if need be.

avenue+de+france+calais+to+de+ruwenberg&rlz=1C1JZA P_enGB682GB682&oq=avenue&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59l 2j69i60l3.5127j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Can I "woman" up a bit Ian

Marina xx

[actros]

Originally Posted by Ian G

OH come on guys
It's 25 years since I drove in Europe but TBH I'm not that worried about #1 the driving and #2 getting lost
It's time you lot manned and womaned up a bit
There's only about 3 major changes of route in the whole journey everyone has satnav/phone these days.

You can copy this and stick it on the dashboard if need be.

https://www.google.com/search?q=aven...hrome&ie=UTF-8

It will soon come back to you Ian, Have you got the post code for our lunch stop.

[bl52krz]

Hi Jennifer. Have you got a satnav?

[bl52krz]

Originally Posted by Snetty

Only had limited experience of driving on the left and that was over 12 years ago, so pretty much in the same boat as you guys. It will be fine though just take our time and look out for each other.

Tell you what, you drive on the left, I will drive on the right?