rogerguzzi Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hello All Forgot the photo from hotel(not our view but the roof) Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 No we just booked accomadation and formed a very rough plan and went for it as is our usual style! We are not travelling in the third world there are all ways hotels available if it goes pear shaped (I was going to say t*ts up but thats rude?) Life is to short to worry about all that can go wrong (and I do worry but the wine helps!) Roger I know exactly what you mean Roger particularly when you think of components that if they fail then it's game over. In my case it was petrol pump and Aldon Ignitor electronic ignition. And once these are in your mind it seems to be always there. As you say these feelings do dull with the odd glass of wine and the sheer enjoyment of a wonderful holiday. We went as three couples and there is a lot of security in numbers knowing that if one car had a problem help is to hand. This is an excellent account of your holiday and each day I go straight to it for the update. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi I know John was concert that no one else was entering this thread so Just to let you know I am also an avid reader so thank you for this inspiring blog. My wife has now suggested we do similar, but we will probably just try a France trip first Currently holidaying in Somerset with the GT6 and am jealous of the weather you are having!!! Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi I know John was concert that no one else was entering this thread so Just to let you know I am also an avid reader so thank you for this inspiring blog. My wife has now suggested we do similar, but we will probably just try a France trip first Currently holidaying in Somerset with the GT6 and am jealous of the weather you are having!!! Aidan You're not far away Aidan. Please do come and see us if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hello All Are you ready for your daily fix of photos? We left Campobasso and headed to Avezzano via the mountain roads and turned out to be one of the best days driving days so far! Hi light was Opi and got chatting to an American couple from New York Got to altetude 5000+ft one the way. I it makes you all feel better we got caught in a rain shower (persisted down for 5 mins)just stopped and put up umbrella until it passed then went for more cake and coffee! Hello Aidan yes go for it either a small tour of Brittany or sail to Santander and tour the Picos area you will both love it We always use Booking dot com for accomadation as you can cancel at no cost up to 24hours in advance in most cases. Seem to be having trouble with WiFi or TSSC site Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi Roger, another great day. I've just been following some of your route on Streetview and what incredible landscapes and countryside you are passing through. You've whetted my appetite for Italy with your fantastic tour so perhaps I'll spend the Winter learning a bit of Italian in preparation for a foray there next year. You mention climbing up to 5000ft and I was wondering if your car was running a bit rich at that altitude? I had real problems in my Riley 1.5 on the '92 Marathon when the air became a bit thin. It was like running with the choke out. Come to think of it the car wasn't the only one; I felt a bit light headed myself when I got out of the car. Have another good day tomorrow. Best wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hello John Spitty,s tickover has gone right down but I think it is the fuel? Lead free and 95 but not sure how much E in it? It does not say on pumps in Italy! But she runs ok but then I do run Megajolt with vacuum and temperature compensation! Off to to Narni tomorrow only about 80 miles but taking the scenic route (No autostrada) Looking forward to going to Civita following day and Bolsena on the Lava di Bolsena lake Roger Ps start planing and consider Spain? Up to now enjoyed it more (people seem more friendly?) But all good in a TRIUMPH,s of all types not euroboxes! They are for shopping and OLD people Forgot to say we saw a Ford Capri Mk2 in Matera not sure of size as behind us Now I like the idea of still in the back garden for home consumption of course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hello John Spitty,s tickover has gone right down but I think it is the fuel? Lead free and 95 but not sure how much E in it? It does not say on pumps in Italy! But she runs ok but then I do run Megajolt with vacuum and temperature compensation! Off to to Narni tomorrow only about 80 miles but taking the scenic route (No autostrada) Looking forward to going to Civita following day and Bolsena on the Lava di Bolsena lake Roger Ps start planing and consider Spain? Up to now enjoyed it more (people seem more friendly?) But all good in a TRIUMPH,s of all types not euroboxes! They are for shopping and OLD people Forgot to say we saw a Ford Capri Mk2 in Matera not sure of size as behind us Now I like the idea of still in the back garden for home consumption of course? Ah I'll have to get back onto Streetview Roger and monitor the next stage. The still? Where on earth do you find these things? Unbelievable. I really like your comment about Euroboxes for shopping and Old people. My sentiments entirely. Not sure I followed the bit about planning for Spain. Are you saying that you have found the Spanish more friendly than the Italians? I always thought the Italians were more into their cars and would therefore be more forthcoming. Some years ago I went to Italy with a small group among which was a new Alfa Romeo SZ and this car was revered everywhere it went in Italy and especially by the Police who would stop traffic to let it through. All that came to an end when on arriving at Calais for the ferry home the owner was brutally brought down to earth by the loader who shouted Put the cheese wedge over .'ere mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hello All Disaster has struck may have to go home on a low loader? Speedo cable broke coming out of Narni 2 miles from another rough digs @ £34 a night for 2 including breakfast! Have been forced to eat icecream again in the heat(30+deg) Day started with an excellent breakfast. We did a quick trip up main road to carsoli and then on s32 I think up to colle do Tora along the lake then up the s33 to stipes and over the mountain and down to Rieti(icecream stop) We saw a green snake cross the road about 18"to 24"long (did not stop!) We then went on the main road and through a tunnel about 4kilometers long. We went up to Narni and had walk about and small drinking for medicinal reasons! The Disaster struck (but sat nav will keep track of mileage) Speedo 2158 sat nav 2072 One photo shows wife waiting at bus stop on sp33 in stipes Off to Civita tomorrow near Bolsena lake Last photo from rubbish room! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Roger, you are a tease. I was a bit worried for you for a moment until I read on. Good thing you've got the SatNav. We find it very useful to be able to display Km/hr and Kms; much easier than trying to read the speedometer. Interesting how distances on signs in Kms seem to diminish so quickly. Another lovely batch of pictures all set under an azure sky. I suppose you could be finding the direct sun a bit hot with the roof down, not that we'd know anything about that here on Dartmoor. But the rain does settle the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hello All I a bit fresh this morning 20 degs at 8am View from room and breakfast all for £34! Short run today but Civita should interesting Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hello All That can stand this drivel Had another panic day the Tachometer started going doolally but found it was my fault I had not secured the earth tag under the clamping nut (still to but just wedged in for now) Checked oil and is about 1/8" down (have put in about 1/4 lt in a few days ago after fast run down) We have been to Civita today and it was B hot so had to eat more icecream for medicinal reasons We have now Checked in the the digs (Hotel Columbus at Bolsena by the lake) its a bit dear £55 including breakfast! Off further northish tomorrow passed Siena (think we have spotted a good road to go on) Roger Ps do you like the New engine? And the ambulance at Civita? restaurant a bit rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 My heart bleeds for you both having to suffer so much ice cream to cool yourselves under the sun and blue skies. Bet you cannot wait to get back home Sounds like the old girl is behaving herself then Roger; a credit to careful preparation and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hello John and anybody else Yes the wife lasting very well and 47 years of nurturing (looking afer) has paid off? And spitty is doing well as well (No bits fell off today and some of the roads are (what can I say to be polite? (S**t) We climbed to 5000 feet today but no views as it was Forrest!!!!!!!! We are in Certaldo tonight and going on the tram thing up the hill later to the old town for dinner and I noticed they were setting up a stage in the town square so could be singing and dancing later after the fizzy wine! Off to Pavullo Onel Frignano tomorrow via the mountains (again) Then it will be a bit of a slog for 2 days to get to Classic Le Mans but worth it Roger Ps the breakfast photo only shows half of the spread (and that is what I am doing?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Brilliant set of photos throughout. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hello John and anybody else Yes the wife lasting very well and 47 years of nurturing (looking afer) has paid off? And spitty is doing well as well (No bits fell off today and some of the roads are (what can I say to be polite? (S**t) We climbed to 5000 feet today but no views as it was Forrest!!!!!!!! We are in Certaldo tonight and going on the tram thing up the hill later to the old town for dinner and I noticed they were setting up a stage in the town square so could be singing and dancing later after the fizzy wine! Off to Pavullo Onel Frignano tomorrow via the mountains (again) Then it will be a bit of a slog for 2 days to get to Classic Le Mans but worth it Roger Ps the breakfast photo only shows half of the spread (and that is what I am doing?) Well said Roger, This has to be an epic holiday that you will stay with you forever; the stunning scenery, the driving roads and that little car that has done so well. Absolutely marvellous and I really appreciate you taking the time to share it all with us. The words and the fantastic photos. It makes our recent foray into France look like a trip to Tescos. You've really sold me on Italy- the mountains, the ancient towns, the rich history, and the incredible value you've found with the B & Bs. Right onto Streetview now for an update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Just to put this trip into perspective, Roger had already driven 1000 miles to get to the point where I have started plotting his progress.and look how far South he has gone. Google Maps got fed up in the end and wouldn't take any more points. but 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hello John I am glad you like the meanderings of and old B****r I am just trying to encourage others to try the same (perhaps not so exstream) But don,t get old before your time! This town we booked into on a whim is great (we changed our route back when we saw the so called motorways around Pisa etc. The plot is not correct I will try and work it out I think we hit about 2300 miles on Gladlys2 our sat nav (Speedo broken) Here are a few more photo to encourage you (still like the Spaniards more!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hello John I am glad you like the meanderings of and old B****r I am just trying to encourage others to try the same (perhaps not so exstream) But don,t get old before your time! This town we booked into on a whim is great (we changed our route back when we saw the so called motorways around Pisa etc. The plot is not correct I will try and work it out I think we hit about 2300 miles on Gladlys2 our sat nav (Speedo broken) Here are a few more photo to encourage you (still like the Spaniards more!) More lovely photos Roger. What an album you'll have. I'm sure the actual route I plotted was not right but it does give an idea of the distance you have covered. As for age, I guess you and I are in the same bracket but hey, it's only a number. Have a good day John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hello John and anybody who not to bored We covered about 100 miles today and finished up just outside Pavullo at another dose house but what can you expect for €60 B&B dinner extra. Hot again and only on wrong road a few times! I will be a slog tomorrow back to Italian/French border Drinking supermarket own label Red fizzy at €1.99 and is more than acceptable. Here are the days crop of photos We saw a nice MGA while having breakfast at cafe and a early soft top beetle Do not think will be much to show next 2 days and will not have WiFi at Classic Le Mans But will update from Normandy landing area Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 I'm going to miss your daily posts Roger once you lose WIFI. I come in at teatime and first thing is to check for an update. Another good day and more superb pictures. It has to be said that the Italian car designers have got real flair and in my opinion lead the world; such pretty cars, all of them. I should imagine you will miss Italy when you cross the border. As a reader of your reports it seems to me that you have really enjoyed your time and experiences there and the accommodation, exceptional not even counting the bargain prices.. So, safe onward journey tomorrow and my best regards to you and Mrs Roger. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Have you noticed Roger there have been over four hundred viewers monitoring our private conversations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Excellent stuff Roger, well done!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hello John and secret followers A few of tonight's meal (just to wind you up!) And cellar enterance Roger Ps I think my clutch master cylinder is starting to leak! (my Blue suede shoes have stains on them!) But I think I have a set of seals in the boot will put some fluid in tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hello John and secret followers A few of tonight's meal (just to wind you up!) And cellar enterance Roger Ps I think my clutch master cylinder is starting to leak! (my Blue sueade shoes have stains on them!) But I think I have a set of seals in the boot will put some fluid in tomorrow! ow can you do this to us Roger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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