Write Up The Mint's Euro Trip

[FRANKIE]

So, back on topic, out for another drive today. Roof down even though it was 36 degrees, bit red now. We drove south down the side of Lake Como down to Menaggio, then turned west to Lugano. Very busy on the roads today enen though it's Sunday. It was like driving to town on the Saturday before Christmas. We then found a little road that went up off the tourist trail up the mountain for a rest and a cool down. Came back over a couple of passes we have done before but they were so good we decided to do them again (San Bernadino and Splugenpass) so we did about 150 miles today. We also got all the 4's on the odometer - 44444. Also we've had loads of waves from fellow Z3 and Z4 owners while we've been here, obviously the same sort of friendly people that are on this forum. View attachment 18509 View attachment 18510 View attachment 18511

Nice set of pics there. The car is well placed in them too, nice job. Frankie

 

[t-tony]

Sometimes just to walk and feel like part of the natural world does the mind and spirit so much good

Absolutely agree with that Frankie. No doubt.

Tony.

 

[Zeti]

Did no one appreciate the quality of Dave's butterfy photo, he's moaning to me so I thought I'd better make a comment about.

Brilliant photo hubby

Not true, we all appreciated the pic; there are also 9 likes added!
I tried to get a dragonfly but the photo with the mobile is blurred...bloody tech!

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

So, back on topic, out for another drive today. Roof down even though it was 36 degrees, bit red now. We drove south down the side of Lake Como down to Menaggio, then turned west to Lugano. Very busy on the roads today enen though it's Sunday. It was like driving to town on the Saturday before Christmas. We then found a little road that went up off the tourist trail up the mountain for a rest and a cool down. Came back over a couple of passes we have done before but they were so good we decided to do them again (San Bernadino and Splugenpass) so we did about 150 miles today. We also got all the 4's on the odometer - 44444. Also we've had loads of waves from fellow Z3 and Z4 owners while we've been here, obviously the same sort of friendly people that are on this forum. View attachment 18509 View attachment 18510 View attachment 18511

We notice the enormous gaps either side of your Zed, Dave. Has this parking habit only occurred since acquiring the 4, cos we don't remember you parking so far away from anyone else before!!!!! You must have driven hundreds of mile to find a parking space that BIG!!!!

Be careful driving home, see you soon.

Mike & Sandy

 

[Mint]

Back home again and just to finish off the thread some details for anybody thinking of a Euro trip.
Total miles covered: 2,565
Number of fillups: 8
Number of litres bought: 310
Average MPG: 37.6

 

[hard top]

Enjoyed that write up @Mint hope you had a great time.
Was good to meet you and your better half on the New Forest run last May....

 

[Grumps]

Back home again and just to finish off the thread some details for anybody thinking of a Euro trip.
Total miles covered: 2,565
Number of fillups: 8
Number of litres bought: 310
Average MPG: 37.6

That's a cracking mpg Dave. Pleased you had a nice trip. Now you know what you've got to get on and do now........

 

[FRANKIE]

Back home again and just to finish off the thread some details for anybody thinking of a Euro trip.
Total miles covered: 2,565
Number of fillups: 8
Number of litres bought: 310
Average MPG: 37.6

Nice write-ups. Kept us entertained watching your progress and fun. Frankie

 

[Mint]

Was good to meet you and your better half on the New Forest run last May....

Likewise Mike, always good to put a face to a name.

 

[hard top]

Likewise Mike, always good to put a face to a name.

Sorry that it was a brief encounter but we were strapped for time, get a with you next time.

 

[Mint]

Sorry that it was a brief encounter but we were strapped for time, get a with you next time.

Definitely

 

[pgunter]

@hard top If a few of us do a Euro trip to meet up with the German Zeds.. we will have to drag you along..

 

[M666BMG]

@hard top If a few of us do a Euro trip to meet up with the German Zeds.. we will have to drag you along..

Leave a trail of booze, he will follow you!

He's a booze hound

 

[hard top]

Euro trip to meet up with the German Zeds

You meeting up with @Ludger Kieven ?

 

[pgunter]

@hard top Yes I hope that will be the plan.

 

[oldcarman]

It's nice to go away but great to be home! Thanks for allowing me to revisit so many wonderful miles and memories of my travels over the big water. JIM

 

[Mint]

Just sorted out a few more photos... https://zroadster.org/media/albums/euro-trip-july-2015.62/