Kontinental Kaper 2013 - The Photos

The wifi isn't great here, but we are having a blast.  Here's some pics of the trip so far:

Meet in Portsmouth

Check-in for the Bretagne

Drinks in the bar

Half way enroute to the campsite

We stopped for a photo!

We've created quite a stir on the roads out here!

Looking like you are all having a great time, and plenty of clear sky.

Has Dalesman made it there yet, and have you got to the beach.   

TimV wrote:

we are having a blast.

The 'Mistral' must have moved north a bit.     


(You can't escape my crap jokes by just going overseas)

Looks fantastic and we are really envious, I bet the French can t believe their eyes with so many campers - we got the comment 'tres Jollies' with just our little Olive so you must be getting a Va Va Voom!

looks very good. cool cars, happy people. have nice time i think

dizzylizard wrote:

Has Dalesman made it there yet, and have you got to the beach.   

Yep, arrived safely and camp established by the time we got back from the sea.

Vans attracting plenty of waves, thumbs up and grins galore.

Great news, glad you are all having a good time. ( raining here .... )

Glad Dalesman's joined the Crew and glad you guys are having a blast.... Hoping there could be a repeat adventure next year...

Looks fabulous!! Great pics!!

We're on our way home after a fantastic time. Stay tuned for an abundance of photos over the coming days.

Here's a few pics to give you a taster:

What an ace time we had driving in Europe is better than uk but just following tim was so easy thanks tim was nice to meet up with friends that's what makes the club so good a very good bunch of people

Great pics, eagerly looking forward to more and further write-ups.

Even looks like you all have a magnetic effect on the street lights, and they are bending forward to get a better look. Scary.......

The first of many video clips ....

very very coooooooooooooooool,
in german:
hammer geil! :-)

Here's a few stills from the Kombi Konvoys:







Anyone got any shots from mid to rear konvoy?

A selection...................







Pay the ransom or the van gets it!!

Part 1 : Our trip was a little different to everyone else's.....

It all started so well with 2 nights in Bath at the Bath Marina campsite - recommended - on the tow path, good pub nearby, opposite the park and ride.

Sunday a leisurely drive though the New Forest en-route to Portsmouth





Leaving the New Forest we crossed a cattle grid with a nasty pothole and the front n/s suspension collapsed...

Flippin 'eck or words to that effect



While the rest of the group were checking in for the ferry we were being towed to Brand Autos nr Bordon



Two days later and all sorted we arrived at the rendezvous point.....

Awww guys where are you? We're only 48hrs late you could have waited



Had to get the ferry to Caen as St Malo was full but Brittany Ferries were great moving us without charge, and added bonus we were 1st off the ship in France



The campsite was great when we arrived, the pitches were large and we backed onto open country







to be continued

Part 2

Each morning the mobile van doctors did their rounds sorting out everyone's minor mechanical issues, thanks Tim and Daz



An evening run out for food and to walk around St Gilles.



Couldn't find any parking spaces in St.Gilles, went round and round so Tim decided on the Brazibay.Com remake of The Italian Job - we went up and down the back streets, down narrow lanes and even narrower alleys - Starring TimV as Michael Caine,  Dalesman as Noel Coward, MarcusH as Benny Hill and HappyHouse as the bloke that drove the coach over the mountain pass - Not coming to a cinema soon.





Eventually we emerged back onto the harbour front driving between the pavement diners to applause and much photo taking, the town was busy but we got a drink and listened to some live music





to be continued

Part 3

Two orange Kombis at the hypermarket



in the evenings we made our own entertainment







you had to be there...











Within a short drive of the campsite were attractive villages and chateaux





One evening we all dined en-masse, al-fresco (that's your actual French that is)



Having missed out on the convoy at the start of the holiday we enjoyed the return trip











How many Kombis can you see?





Back to Portsmouth and home



Thanks everyone for a great experience - feel free to 'borrow' any pics you like

Some great photos Jeff

I'll put some of mine on when I get a minute

MarcusH wrote:

Some great photos Jeff

I'll put some of mine on when I get a minute

Here's a couple more for you. I'll pinch some of yours I think in return.

Looking good Geoff - I'll try and get some of ours up later.

Absinthe wrote:

Looking good Geoff - I'll try and get some of ours up later.

Hope you're still enjoying your hols - we're up to our necks in washing  

Here's a video of Richard trying to convince the kids to dance to his tune. As the saying goes, never work with children...