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A quick stop off at the old racing circuit at Reims before we head to hotel in Sedan.
The circuit, now disused, is a public road, however the French still maintain part of thd buildings, painting small sections of the main building, presumably to entice tourists to the area to have their picture taken,
Whilst we are waiting the cars are getting plenty of attention, including one gentleman who was in a BMW, who advised me that he had a MINI and belonged to Club Neuvelle MINI.
After an early (very early) start, we caught the 7am Speed Ferry to France. After grabbing a quick breakfast on board, we've made our way to Compeigne, to meet up with the rest of the French Weekend Crew, before we make our way to Reims and the old race circuit.
After a grey start to the day, the suns come out and its now very warm and sunny. Lets hope it stays that way for the whole weekend!
After some great little roads, it's time for a quick drink and a packet of crisps, before we set off on our final stage.
East Coast Minis have done a great job today, raising money for Bury St Edmunds Hospital Special Care Baby Unit. They've even organised a raffle this year.
So it's off on the last stage and it feels like the snows following us, as the are a few flakes in the air as the last raffle prize is drawn.
Well, we've driven through a blizzard to get here and come out the other side, and it is FREEZING!
Because the snow came down so thickly we came directly to Tobys Walk. The sun has come out but as we wait to go onto the next stage, there is a flurry of snow in the air. It feels strange, to be standing in bright sunlight after coming through thick snow clouds, and most cars a have snow caked onto the front of their bumpers (apart from these two, whom i reckon, have had a quick clean!).
Easter Bank Holiday, but it's more like Christmas here in Norfolk, with lots of fresh snow. The kid inside of me cant help but be excited.
Nearly time to set off and there's 40 plus cars already. Not as many as last year, but, considering the weather, a fabulous turnout.
With conditions like today's the run will be slower than usual. However, the starting point is just in front of Halfords, and some of us have joking said about going in for supplies. I hope we don!t regret not going in, as the day progresses!
