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It all started when Miles decided we were going to do the Italian Job this year. What he didn't realise was that my mini just wasn't up to it. This resulted in a search for our ideal mini: Something as new as possible without being a BMW Mini, something that would last the trip in comfort (?) and style, not to mention something that would be great fun to throw around the twisty roads that wind through the Alps.

Why?

Why not it looks like fun……and c’mon its for charity so dig deep in your pockets and help us burst our target of raising £3000 for the UK’s leading children’s charity NCH (www.nch.org.uk).


Gav

Gav 33, lives in Stockbridge, Edinburgh and works as a business development manager (trying to sell people stuff). Gav likes sailing, is a serial wedding goer, and takes the occasional photo. Gav doesn’t like small spaces.

Miles

Miles, also 33, lives near Truro, Cornwall, and works for himself as a naval architect (colouring in boat pictures). Miles likes surfing, growing vegetables, and riding his bike. Miles doesn’t like long car journeys.


Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Turin & Lingotto

Up early again for our umpteenth hangover morning to head to Turin. The drive up the hill out of Stresa was mental. Switchback after tire squeal after switchback.

We had been well warned about the crazy driving in Turin and it didn't disappoint. Italian drivers are nuts - especially those on mopeds and motorbikes. We gathered in the middle of Turin in a square to meet the local police for an escorted tour around Turin. This was hilarious - the police closed off all the streets and allowed us through all the red lights. 50 odd minis with horns constantly blaring. Most of the locals took it fairly well, although some were not happy as we blocked people off in an effort to keep all the minis in the one line.

The escorted ended at the old Fiat factory where we were allowed up on the stunning Lingotto rooftop test track. We didn't have too long up there and half the track was closed but EVERYONE left with a massive smile on their faces. If we can work out how to post videos you might get a insight into this!

Gotta dash for dinner - not black tie - thankfully.....
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