We'll start from a couple of days ago when we were in the Lakes District in England..... We stopped off at some of Sam's friends, Ian and Kaths house for a couple of days which was absolutely beautiful. They took us to some amazing places around Egremont. One particullar place was voted as Britains best view of 2010. We also had lunch at a lovely lunch at a restaurant on one of the lakes, this is where Jamie accidently ordered a "Champaigne" (thinking it was sparkling white but it was billecart-salmon brut reserve) which ended being 15pound a glass ($28) . As you could imagine she didn't enjoy it all that much. Andrew has contacted the bank for an overdraft and we've purchased baked beans to enjoy for every meal for the next two weeks...
On our first day alone yesterday we travelled about 4 hours down to northern Wales. During the trip we noticed some "slipping" of the clutch in 5th gear..... SHIT. We've spoken briefly to a mechanic and he's confirmed our worst nightmares and told us our clutch is on the way out..... SHIT. We're thinking we should get it replaced before we head to France, so we're off to Bath for a few days to find a mechanic that won't screw us too much. (Stewie, are you coming to the UK in the next few days?)
Our original plan in Wales was to head south via the Snowden national park which is apparently beautiful, but very mountainous. Due to the condition of Callum, we've decided to stick to the motorways and make our way to Bath ASAP.
Thats the update for now, we'll write again once we've found out whats happening with our wonderful van. :) Thats if we haven't hocked the laptop to pay for it.
A&J
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- Andrew and Jamie Griffioen
- Andrew and Jamie are a married couple from Brisbane, Australia. We have embarked on an overseas adventure for 6 months leaving in April and returning in October. We plan to cover the UK and a lot of Europe. To see more details, check out our posts below.
sorry i missed your call last night... Spewin in fact. Great idea getting it fixed now. You will feel much better knowing that its fixed. Dont think about $ too much. It hurts now but its nothing in the long run. Give us a call again tonight... I will be here. X x love yas. Xxx fe
ReplyDeleteYou know I have nightmares about those mistaken drink price scenarios? Pricelist Jamie... read the f'n price list. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, what's a Euro vacation without a dodgy clutch here and there. At least in England the mechanics speak rudimentary english innit? Besides you are carrying on the longstanding traditions of the Griffo royal family holidays.
Think yourself lucky that you are not having to impose on the hospitality of the second cousin of your uncle's half brother's sisterinlaw whilst its getting repaired, or are you?
Hello Jamie and Andrew!
ReplyDeleteBummer about the clutch, dont worry about it though - its all part of the journey. Lucky you won that lotto before you left Jamie - you did tell Andrew about that cash didnt you?????
So glad to hear that you are safe and having a great time, loved looking at the pics.
Its taken me a little while to get on here but promise i will visit again.
The team really misses you
Take care and travel safe
Sammi