Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5901 Share Posted May 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, DarrenM said: Oh and I forgot to add. Might have o set off a little earlier for drive from northern england to rome. Any ideas on the best route? Head south, go via France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5902 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Can you be more specific on the route please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5903 Share Posted May 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, DarrenM said: Can you be more specific on the route please? Lol, head to Calais? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5904 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Well thanks for that. That's only part of the journey I knew. So when I get to Calais do I turn left or right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5905 Share Posted May 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, DarrenM said: Well thanks for that. That's only part of the journey I knew. So when I get to Calais do I turn left or right? Straight through to Paris and but try and avoid the roundabout in Paris, just surviving on that would be a triumph. Continue south and turn left when you get to Lyon, then turn right at Milan, proceed to Rome via Florence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5906 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Thank you. Sorted. I hope its not cancelled when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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navybankerteacher Posted May 15, 2020 #5908 Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Straight through to Paris and but try and avoid the roundabout in Paris, just surviving on that would be a triumph. Continue south and turn left when you get to Lyon, then turn right at Milan, proceed to Rome via Florence. NO, NO, NO! Never, ever drive any nearer to Paris than necessary. I assume you know how to get to Dover - for the ferry to Calais. Then head southeast, passing Reims and Metz towards Basel, then pass Lucerne, Lugano , Milan, Bologna, and Florence. You will pass near the above cities, always avoiding the centers. Depending upon your nerve you might feel up to driving into Rome proper rather than sidestepping to Civitavecchia - but that would be (if possible) as challenging as Paris. Your first couple of hours after the ferry will need a bit of attention to stay on the right side -but it’s all divided highways so not too much of a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5909 Share Posted May 15, 2020 170 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5910 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, navybankerteacher said: NO, NO, NO! Never, ever drive any nearer to Paris than necessary. I assume you know how to get to Dover - for the ferry to Calais. Then head southeast, passing Reims and Metz towards Basel, then pass Lucerne, Lugano , Milan, Bologna, and Florence. You will pass near the above cities, always avoiding the centers. Depending upon your nerve you might feel up to driving into Rome proper rather than sidestepping to Civitavecchia - but that would be (if possible) as challenging as Paris. Your first couple of hours after the ferry will need a bit of attention to stay on the right side -but it’s all divided highways so not too much of a challenge. But if he avoids Paris altogether, how is he going to get a selfie stick and an eiffel tower momento? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5911 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Dont forget the day at Disneyland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5912 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Sorry still laughing at the suggestion i can get a ferry at the moment. So I drive to Dover. Then what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5913 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Is the euro star running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 15, 2020 #5914 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, DarrenM said: Sorry still laughing at the suggestion i can get a ferry at the moment. So I drive to Dover. Then what? I thought you would swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 15, 2020 #5915 Share Posted May 15, 2020 45 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I thought you would swim. I forgot to pack my budgie smugglers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted May 15, 2020 #5916 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: a selfie stick Wash your mouth out with soap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 16, 2020 #5917 Share Posted May 16, 2020 27 to go. Yes just 27. Check list Hotel booked? No. None open. Flight checked in? No. None flying. Cruise checked in? Yes. Going to wait until the last day before booking excursions. Excited? Oh yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted May 16, 2020 #5918 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Well in 153 day drive from home to station pier about 1/2 an hour While driving look for ship........ if ship is docked Continue driving...... if not u-turn drive home very short cruise.... At least it is only a drive away a one good point it is a B2B of 13 nights then 14 days isolation then about 5 days then another cruise of 13 nights to NZ ( if the bubble hasn't burst ) then 14 days isolation...... then never again Booked the second one beginning of January and the first one as soon as Princess announced the Sapphire coming to Australia for winter........ Little did one know what was going to happen ... Just look on the bright side of life...... Cheers Don Edited May 16, 2020 by getting older slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted May 16, 2020 #5919 Share Posted May 16, 2020 14 hours ago, navybankerteacher said: 😀🤣🤣NO, NO, NO! Never, ever drive any nearer to Paris than necessary. I assume you know how to get to Dover - for the ferry to Calais. Then head southeast, passing Reims and Metz towards Basel, then pass Lucerne, Lugano , Milan, Bologna, and Florence. You will pass near the above cities, always avoiding the centers. Depending upon your nerve you might feel up to driving into Rome proper rather than sidestepping to Civitavecchia - but that would be (if possible) as challenging as Paris. Your first couple of hours after the ferry will need a bit of attention to stay on the right side -but it’s all divided highways so not too much of a challenge. Lol, just reminded me of the time we drove to the South of France. I said I would share the driving but refused to drive on the Peripherique. Somehow I managed to get onto the Peripherique and the I remember screaming at the drivers and DH until we got off. Never again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 16, 2020 #5920 Share Posted May 16, 2020 169 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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navybankerteacher Posted May 16, 2020 #5922 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 6:06 PM, MicCanberra said: But if he avoids Paris altogether, how is he going to get a selfie stick and an eiffel tower momento? On line - no sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted May 16, 2020 #5923 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 6:14 PM, DarrenM said: Sorry still laughing at the suggestion i can get a ferry at the moment. So I drive to Dover. Then what? You said something like 4 weeks - P&O Ferries are taking reservations Dover-Calais for mid June - and if they are not running (a close to essential service) I would bet that your cruise would be cancelled as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted May 17, 2020 #5924 Share Posted May 17, 2020 8 hours ago, navybankerteacher said: You said something like 4 weeks - P&O Ferries are taking reservations Dover-Calais for mid June - and if they are not running (a close to essential service) I would bet that your cruise would be cancelled as well. Well 26 days to go. Online check in complete. Still no flights available. I really dont fancy the 14 day of quarantine required pre cruise or 14 day quarantine required post cruise either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted May 17, 2020 #5925 Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 11:14 PM, DarrenM said: Sorry still laughing at the suggestion i can get a ferry at the moment. So I drive to Dover. Then what? Just realised that you're from County Durham so why drive all the way to Dover when you can get the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge and with a night's sleep under your belt you should be wide awake for your drive!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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