Supposedly given a lie in this morning which meant an 8.58am start time. Another beautiful drive on straight B roads, much more fun than the autoroutes favoured by some, we thought. The only issue was getting hold of petrol as there is a strike in France. After many visits to fuel stations we finally found some that we reckoned should get us back to England. Suddenly there we were in Bois de Boulogne, but had to wait on the side of the road for an hour,very frustrating, to appease the French authorities. Then we were off alongside fellow competitors, horns blaring, directed by French police in roller blades up Champs Elysses into Rue Royale where we picked up George and David and they rode our running boards into the Place Vendome-just amazing. Lots of people and cameras and chatter and Caroline, Lisa and Louise there to meet us too-what fantastic friends are they. Poor David and George were introduced to all our new friends and got in quite a muddle especially when we met them all again at the dinner later. The first prize to be handed out was the Coupes des dames and guess what, that was awarded to us! then a slide show and videos of the rally. I can't believe that it is all over but the best and most amazing experience. It might not be our last rally......!
On this occasion all three Ladies have been fantastic over the whole journey of a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteIt has been so surreal with the excellent communications and reports, watching has also been
exciting and the journey jaw dropping from all
points. I will be sending you a photo CD of Paris
of two lovely ladies truly elated after that brilliant finish.
Mike Mahoney
Just Brilliant! I can't believe it.........! have been following you all the way, well done.
ReplyDeleteLucy Mora (Rachel's cousin from Melbourne)