Doc the boss and an Indian does France part two

Rotterdam is nice weather wise today but avoid the city itself. Its World Port Day and the place will be rammed not to mention traffic restrictions
Hey Grant, have you been to Rotterdam railway station? Saw a programme on the telly about it and a walk around with the architect. Looks stunning. 👌
 
It is. Took them years to build but quite impressive. Like most railways stations these days here they have turned them into shopping places and tried to make them much nicer. Rotterdam station used to be a druggie hangout many years ago with users shooting up in the station foyers. All cleaned up now
 
It is. Took them years to build but quite impressive. Like most railways stations these days here they have turned them into shopping places and tried to make them much nicer. Rotterdam station used to be a druggie hangout many years ago with users shooting up in the station foyers. All cleaned up now
The architecture behind it was fascinating. 👍
 
Yes. They bring the ferry right up into the city and do a helicopter pilot drop for the crowds. Quite impressive ……and they put a piper up on the top deck as well. It tends to take a few hours so thats why the delay in sailing tonight

I’m just back from France yesterday and have a lot to do today otherwise i could have joined you in Rotterdam area. Next time
Cheers
Delay in boarding. No mention of a late sailing.
We generally don't come home on a Sunday.
Are most trucks not allowed on the M-ways ? Only a few on the roads.
 
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Delay in boarding. No mention of a late sailing.
We generally don't come home on a Sunday.
Are most trucks not allowed on the M-ways ? Only a few on the roads.
trucks have been restricted in Europe for years. In france etcIIRC it starts at mid day Saturday till early monday, Unless carrying livestock or perishables.
But weirdly we used to have an exemption when returning from Italy as I had food products in my road barrel which wasn't perishable.
 
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Got prawns in it. Plus bread to dip in.
It's a Yorkshire thing. :cool:
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Not wi out gravy and ketchup; :D
Delay in boarding. No mention of a late sailing.
We generally don't come home on a Sunday.
Are most trucks not allowed on the M-ways ? Only a few on the roads.
As others have Doc; there's been restrictions on heavies abroad at the weekends for years; you can usually make better progress on the motorways around Northern Europe Sat&Sun;; the trouble is the racing is on the weekend so you miss that; :D :beerjug:
 
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Not wi out gravy and ketchup; :D

As others have Doc; there's been restrictions on heavies abroad at the weekends for years; you can usually make better progress on the motorways around Northern Europe Sat&Sun;; the trouble is the racing is on the weekend so you miss that; :D :beerjug:
But the trouble is, the ferry docks an hour later during the weekend. So you loose the benefit.
 
Are most trucks not allowed on the M-ways ? Only a few on the roads.
In mainland Europe, haulage is prohibited to operate during the weekend. I believe that restrictions do not apply to perishable goods being transported. It is to allow people visiting relatives and generally traveling over the weekend, in Germany this would result in fewer traffic jams on the motorways. I think it is a great system.

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Let me in.
Way past my beer time.20240908_151944.jpg20240908_161215.jpg
 
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In mainland Europe, haulage is prohibited to operate during the weekend. I believe that restrictions do not apply to perishable goods being transported. It is to allow people visiting relatives and generally traveling over the weekend, in Germany this would result in fewer traffic jams on the motorways. I think it is a great system.

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Not in Spain it aint!
 
Well 80 miles to do once off the ferry and trip over.
I'll report back with my mileage.
Forgot I spotted this in the river.
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