No set leaving time today – not always a good thing. We just had to arrive in Stresa on Lake Maggiore by 11.30am – and a journey of only 68 miles.
However, this is Milan and rush hour lasts for 24! We managed just 14 miles in 45 minutes and quickly realised we were going to have to move somewhat to make it in time.
It would have helped, therefore not to have gone the wrong way!
Once again we were racing against the clock and never has a destination been more aptly named as stressed was definitely my state upon arrival!!
However, once I realised we had made it with a few minutes to spare I calmed down.
We then all left the cars behind as we took a short boat ride across to Isola Pescatori for a walk and lunch. Then back onto dry land for yet another special stage before driving onto tonight’s hotel.
This is a stunning over-night stop or would be if the cloud lifted. We know the Alps are out there somewhere.
However, this is Milan and rush hour lasts for 24! We managed just 14 miles in 45 minutes and quickly realised we were going to have to move somewhat to make it in time.
It would have helped, therefore not to have gone the wrong way!
Once again we were racing against the clock and never has a destination been more aptly named as stressed was definitely my state upon arrival!!
However, once I realised we had made it with a few minutes to spare I calmed down.
We then all left the cars behind as we took a short boat ride across to Isola Pescatori for a walk and lunch. Then back onto dry land for yet another special stage before driving onto tonight’s hotel.
This is a stunning over-night stop or would be if the cloud lifted. We know the Alps are out there somewhere.
2 comments:
Wow! - driving around the Monza F1 circuit - that rocks! Quite a priviledge too!
Both of you now have had time to become acclimatized to the Italian driving style - as your housekeeper says, "Watchout Walsall & Brum!"
Sounds like you're having a good time but you haven't mentioned the food - are you getting some good Italian cuisine?
What about the weather - you've mentioned clouds but is it reasonably warm? Maybe there's no Outside Air Temperature indicator on your Mini? (M&W)
14 miles in 45 minutes?
I thought minis in Italy could drive on pavements, down steps and through houses...
Some years ago I seem to remember a taxi driver in Naples reversing all the way down a one way street to save time?
Perhaps new tactics are needed?
Annmarie
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