Ian_Fearn Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 This is one heck of a view to wake up to. Stelvio is definitely one of the best roads for both scenery and twisties. It’s really friendly up here too. Not many people stay at the top and those that do are rewarded with 1980s style hotel room and wonderful hospitality. My room still has a CRT tv. I’ve been told the Gavia Pass is well worth driving to so maybe next year. CreepingJesus, Rust Collector, BeEP and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 The road the opposite way from Bolzano to val Gardena is good too but that means you'll be going back on yourself Ian_Fearn and Barry Cade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 I ended up taking the Umbrail Pass from Stevlio down into Switzerland. Cracking days drive today. At my relatives now in Zurich for a few days. Saw these at the top of the Stelvio Barry Cade, Dyslexic Viking, RobT and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 And just like that….. the journey was over 🥱 Today has been a pretty fast run. 850kms from Zurich to Calais. Now just the tunnel and home for dinner and cold beer (hopefully). RobT, Scruffy Bodger, stripped fred and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: And just like that….. the journey was over 🥱 Today has been a pretty fast run. 850kms from Zurich to Calais. Now just the tunnel and home for dinner and cold beer (hopefully). What an epic journey, I’m more than jealous you got to do this. Crackers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I desperately want a Panda now 😅 well done mate, fantastic journey & thread! St.Jude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 well done mate. Inspiration to get the @spartacusPanda back on the road asap . St.Jude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 44 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: And just like that….. the journey was over Thanks for that Ian, I really enjoyed reading it & the pics. The last thing that I want however, remains a Panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 An utterly superb and inspiring road trip thread. Glad the Panda did you proud Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 I arrived home at 9pm. 1210km today Zurich to Derby. 14 hours door to door including the tunnel. The Panda never put a foot wrong, not a single dodgy moment or anything. Never burnt any oil or used any coolant during the whole trip. I honestly think you could turn it round and do it all again. This is such a good car. Who’d have thought it? Crackers, loserone, Dyslexic Viking and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Fantastic thread! Loved reading it! What an epic trip… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Brilliant! Seems like it was ver all too quickly, but so pleased to see you got there and back without incident. I was interested to see there's a white Panda on the Dash to Dubrovnik student rally that my daughter and her BF are starting on tomorrow. It's the oldest car on it by some margin, it might belong to one of the leaders/organisers? Will have to get them to send pic's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macscrooge Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Wonderful stuff! Very well done to both you and the Panda and thanks for sharing the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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