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Hotel Gasthof Hofmeier |
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At the start in Landshut |
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We set off on time at 7:30 towards Landshut. On the highway we met Christian, Gisela, Hici and Tom in the Jaguar MKII. They were all on their way to the “Gieserwiese”. As soon as we arrived, Roland, Thomas, Andy and Lisa also arrived with their Z3. A few greetings and photos, then we finally set off on the tour. It was slowly getting warmer, and the convertible drivers took off their thick jackets. We headed east via the Vils valley. Unfortunately, the FJS bridge in Passau was closed, so we got a little lost for the first and last time. The granite center presented itself in the blazing sunshine. |
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Pagode |
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At the Granite Museum |
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We enjoyed the guided tour and the films, most of which were in English. The shady beer garden of the “Stemplinger Hansl” awaited us. The lunch break was a little longer than planned, but nobody minded. We made our way to the ferry at the Vltava reservoir via lovely little roads, some of which were downright romantic. Due to the number of vehicles, there were two trips on the ferry. |
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....waiting on the ferry |
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The Hotel Relax is located right next to the landing stage. The rooms are flooded with sunlight and very well maintained. Some enjoyed the wellness area and others enjoyed an Aperol Spritz in the evening sun. At 19:00 on the dot, we sat at a long table for dinner. It was the first time that I gave my obligatory speech exclusively in English. Which Gerry commented on positively. Later, we ended the day at the bar. |
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...enjoying a drink in the sun |
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Aperol Spritz in the Sunset |
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Gerry from Maryland (USA) and Thure and Kathy from Mikkeli (Finland) arrived on Friday. Gerhard and Julian from Lüneburg Heath also made it to the dinner at the Hotel Hofmeier in Hetzenhausen. We were delighted to see each other again, as Gerry had been here for the last time before the pandemic. The next morning was still quite chilly, but the sun was shining promisingly. Then the distribution of the vehicles began. Basti and his sister Karo were given a brief introduction to the MGB. Gerry had the “Goldie”, which he already knew from previous years. Gerhard and Julian felt right at home in the W126. Christopher and Mirelle got the Pagode and Kathy with Thure the “G”. Karime and Benoit from Paris had the “bomb” (W108, 3.5). That left only the “6.3” for Sonny and me. |
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Basti and Caro in the MGB |
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Andy and Lisa in the Z3 |
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The “Bomb” |
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the wall next to the entrance |
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...on the ferry |
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Sun set at the Vltava reservoir |
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As to be expected ... fog in the morning |
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Jaguar MKII |
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