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Post by Barcelona Pat »

Just a quick note to report that I got back home this pm after 2 1/2 weeks.

For those that like stats:

5,000 kms (well 60kms short)= 3,070 miles
£320 in fuel
£190 on hotels and camping (family and friends have not taken to charging me yet!)
£300 on ferries (includes 3 overnights)
total: £810
food: unknown, but probably more than I needed!
technical issues: zero
fun had: unquantifiable!
damp days: 1 (plus short showers on 2 other days)
Lessons learned: 3 (1: don't add up the amount you are spending - 2: I need less kit each time I travel - 3: little notebook PCs work really well when travelling)
Recommendations: 3 (1: travel to meet up with and make new mates - it is always worth it - 2: EU travelling is sooooo easy, so just do it - 3: textiles are better than leather when crossing the EU - more flexible).

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Post by Mark1961 »

Hi Pat,

Glad your back home safe mate. It was a pleasure meeting you at the boil. Looking at your price list, ya better start saving for next year.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Take Care Mate... :)
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Happy to hear you are home safe Pat. It was a pleasure meeting you I am sure you had a blast, thanks for making the effort. You are famous in the Local Paper (centre back) if you would like a decent copy of the photo send me a pm with your e:mail, I will gladly send one.

Paul & Maria.

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Post by GUNDOG »

Glad you're home safe Pat...

Hope to meet you again some time. :woohoo:

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GUNDOG wrote:Glad you're home safe Pat...

Hope to meet you again some time. :woohoo:

Phil..
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Yep good to meet you Pat. :cheer:
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Post by CRAIGREVO »

Great to meet you mate. I hope you can afford to do some future events. ;)

Maybe you can organize a rally over your way. :huh:
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Post by Alun »

Good to hear you're home safe Pat. I like the idea of a mid winter ABR rally in Barcelona, let me know the date. ;)
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Excellent meeting you Pat and hats off to you for talking that beast over the passes :)

Glad you made it back safe and sound and £800+ for over two weeks of hols is not a bad deal ;) Beats Benidorm any day of the week :woohoo:

Saving for next year I just read.....but but there is one in July and one in September. Get that Cruiser over those Scottish mounts ;)

Hope to see you soon mate and yes an ABR Barcelona sounds fantasico!! I'll start working on my Espanol :woohoo:
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Post by Barnman »

Glad your back safe and well. Must have been a great trip all round and love that bike of yours ;)

I think it's only right and proper that we all come to Barcelona and have a paella evening
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