NORTHERN SPAIN PICOS DE EUROPA TOUR 2011

[terryvanman]

Hi Terry

You look to have had a great trip there

Roughly what did that Santander ferry cost at that time of year?

Cheers

C

Your booking
Outbound Sailing
Route Portsmouth to Santander
Departure Wed 8 Sep 2010 11:00
Arrival Thur 9 Sep 2010 12:00
Vessel PONT AVEN BRETAGNE

return
St Malo to Portsmouth
Sat 2 Oct 2010 10:30
Sat 2 Oct 2010 18:15

Vehicle Motorhome/Minibus 6.00m x 2.60m
Motorhome/Minibus 6.00m x 2.60m

depart
On board accommodation 1 x Outside large 2 berth/4 berth cabin with en suite facilities
return
1 x Outside large 2 berth/4 berth cabin with en suite facilities

cost 757.00 GBP

Clive, you can get an inside cabin for 2 people, and my van is over 5 mtrs so a bit cheaper for a T25 I think,,,and I think Rob is looking at getting a bulk discount with BF, and you can get sleeper seats but not recommended.

I'm definitely thinking of going on this as I retire in April, so we can share a cabin,,,I bunk in with whatshername

[silverbullet]

I've only just got to reading this as we didn't have a syncro when the idea was floated. I'm not sure we've got much of a syncro right now, but that's another story!
We could certainly do with a decent family vacation with some friends if I can persuade the mem'sahib... Is the general concensus for the October half term then? Is it going to be a "fun offroad whenever possible" trip or would coming along in a slightly less uneconomical but more comfy 2WD bus be ok?
In otherwords, would we miss out on much?
My sister speaks quite good Spanish too, hangers-on allowed? I'll lend her'n'him a T3 as their Toyota camper is truly awful

[GoldSyncro]

Really pleased with the number of people interested in visiting my part of the world. I'll confirm dates for the trip early next year but it's looking good for October half term week.

As I say the only restriction is the number of vehicles allowed off-road. It would be great to see more vans either 4wd or 2wd, although it would be even better if they were all T3's!!

Even if you don't get your van off-road there is still plenty to do in the area. Just google 'Picos de Europa National Park or Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa'.

Happy Christmas from Cantabria!!

[Essex Nige]

i know its aggggges away, but i'm getting a tad excited

[terryvanman]

As I say the only restriction is the number of vehicles allowed off-road. It would be great to see more vans either 4wd or 2wd, although it would be even better if they were all T3's!!

Happy Christmas from Cantabria!!

SO, T4's and T5's are to park up in a corner of the camping field ...............So putters darling,, looks like you and me will have to demolish this 15 year old bottle of scotch by ourselfs

[GoldSyncro]

Sorry Terry, didn't engage brain. Should read VW's. Will have the bottle of scotch waiting for you!!

[terryvanman]

Sorry Terry, didn't engage brain. Should read VW's. Will have the bottle of scotch waiting for you!!

OK, but dont tell putters

[twiggy]

Been watching this and provisionally run it by the boss and got the thumbs up.

if it does fit in with school term times is anyone planning on bringing their young ones?

we have two boys Jonathan & Jake who will be 8 and 6 in October so would be great if there were other children going.

Twiggy

[axeman]

Been watching this and provisionally run it by the boss and got the thumbs up.

if it does fit in with school term times is anyone planning on bringing their young ones?

we have two boys Jonathan & Jake who will be 8 and 6 in October so would be great if there were other children going.

Twiggy

We will be taking our little girl, she will be five when the trip starts,

Neil

[twiggy]

Been watching this and provisionally run it by the boss and got the thumbs up.

if it does fit in with school term times is anyone planning on bringing their young ones?

we have two boys Jonathan & Jake who will be 8 and 6 in October so would be great if there were other children going.

Twiggy

We will be taking our little girl, she will be five when the trip starts,

Neil

Ok
thats good news.
Looking like its on for us then.

[Titus A Duxass]

We've had a change of plan and so will not be attending this meet up.
We're off for a family visit to the IOM (Circle yer wagens, TT and a respray).

[terryvanman]

SO! is there any updates to this trip....ferry booking etc;

[GoldSyncro]

Hi All

Is anybody able to confirm the dates for October half term week? Is it the same across the UK?

I think another show of hands at this stage would be a good idea so I can confirm numbers. Please could you also let me know if you're looking to do the 'off-roading' element of the trip. As I've mentioned before this will be restricted to 10 vehicles.

Thanks

Rob

[syncropatrick]

Syncropatrick. offroad bit, yes please.

In Bristol autumn half-term is Oct 24-28 Mon-Fri.

[terryvanman]

Yes please, just camping for me as my T5 ain't got off road tyres
I'm going to take the Portsmouth to Santander ferry and I will be traveling alone for the experience [its a long story] so if there's any deals with the ferry company let me/us know please,,

the list..please help Rob out and add your name so we can get this BIG TRIP organised...I thank You
Syncropatrick.........off road
Terryvanman.........camping only