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22900013A



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Portugal 2014
I know this is early days, but I have been speaking with Lrmaniac about going over to Portugal for the big Landrover festival, which should be in September. Exact dates to be confirmed. I would most likely get the ferry to Spain and drive down from there. Would anyone else be up for coming along? 2011 110 USW
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landy andy



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Was think about this. But then brought a dog, but I could look into pet passports Question

Andy
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I'd be interested Thumbs Up John

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Post #234041 9th May 2013 10:19am
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Groovy.

Would be nice to have a convoy. I better buy a CB before then, eh? 2011 110 USW
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Post #234144 9th May 2013 4:10pm
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Sounds good, I would be interested Very Happy
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Seems like a great idea.
I would be interested.
How long for the whole trip?
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I *think* the show is over a weekend. Give a day or so travel each way, I was thinking something like Tuesday one week to Tues/weds the following week. However, as my partner has family in Lisbon we would want to go visit them at least for one day. 2011 110 USW
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Post #234194 9th May 2013 6:29pm
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My brothers got a place near Lisbon
He drives down there once a year with supplies for the house.
Not sure on the route but it takes him a few days each week way.
Don't get me wrong, he doesn't rush for anything mind Laughing
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steve E wrote:
My brothers got a place near Lisbon
He drives down there once a year with supplies for the house.
Not sure on the route but it takes him a few days each week way.
Don't get me wrong, he doesn't rush for anything mind Laughing


If we went from Calais it would be 2-3 days in a Defender, I was hoping to go to Bilbau? 2011 110 USW
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22900013A wrote:
steve E wrote:
My brothers got a place near Lisbon
He drives down there once a year with supplies for the house.
Not sure on the route but it takes him a few days each week way.
Don't get me wrong, he doesn't rush for anything mind Laughing


If we went from Calais it would be 2-3 days in a Defender, I was hoping to go to Bilbau?


Have you checked ferry prices? Last time we travelled it was over £1k on the ferry, although that was with a trailer.

But I would be interested in a trip Thumbs Up
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That's a big 10 4 on the cb radios
Haven't had one since I was a lad and wanted to be a trucker after watching Convoy Laughing
Post #234207 9th May 2013 7:07pm
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Your be looking at about £850-£900 for the ferry, but drive is a least two days, unless you just like auto routes for hour after hour. Not my idea of fun.

Andy
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This is the purpose of the thread, to work out what folks want to do. My understading was that the ferry was more like £500ish.

I am hoping lrmaniac will give us some comments regarding his trip to the UK last year. 2011 110 USW
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1969 IIA 1-Ton
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Ferry has gone up a far bit. It is now Brittany ferries from Portsmouth and from Plymouth, so they have the monopoly, and can charge accordingly.

The ferry is not a bad cost but then you need rooms. You can book early to get cheap rooms, otherwise just expensive ones left, but when they have all sold they will let you book with no rooms needed. Question Question Question

There is no cheap option these days with price of fuel, tolls, etc.

Andy
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The ferry always seam to be a tad dearer than driving down,, they have done there sums Shocked
The saving is not worth the wear and tear on the crew, let alone the vehicle

Seams to be better to book early,
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