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Day 1 — Shake Down Day

March 12, 2018 //  by Global Rally//  3 Comments

Our first day is designed to test the cars, the drivers and the navigators on a short run to get used to the driving conditions and to master the Road Book.

We were escorted through Da Nang to avoid any issues with the police and then released, into the mountains beyond, to tackle the Hai Van Pass. It is a mini-Stelvio with switchback bends and steep gradients leading to the summit.   Made up of 19 kilometers of roadway that winds up and over a fortress of mountains, connecting Da Nang with the town of Lang Co in Hue Province.  Popularised by BBC’s Top Gear, adventurers come from far and wide to tackle the route and soak up the breathtaking views of the mountain and coast.

Here are fellow rallyists Marian, Tessa, David, Neil, Lorraine and David.

As we summitted the Hai Van Pass the locals all came in to admire the cars.

Of course the summit is a melee of stall holders trying to make a living from the tourists who arrive, mostly by bus. Naturally our cars attracted some attention and the “Friendship Rally” has finally begun with lovely smiles and wishes of good luck.

The first trophy of the rally has been awarded.  The “raised bonnet award” goes to our esteemed team leader who was investigating a misfire and cooling his coil.

It would appear that not all cars are maintained to the same standards on this trip 🙂

The scenery didn’t disappoint, this was one of several bridges we crossed during our “day trip”.

And of course we never miss an opportunity to refuel!

A successful day indeed and now our last night in Hoi An before we start “the rally proper” in the morning.

 

Huge thanks to Destination Rally, Neil, Jo, David H and Alan S for the photographs

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  1. John Stokes

    February 5, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Wow, looks fantastic.
    Keep the photos and news coming.
    So jealous – sitting here looking out the window and it’s been snowing for the last 24 hours. Fantastic feast of rugby over the w/e: start of the 6 nations – (just trying to get my own back and make you a little jealous also!!!)
    Love to all
    Johnny and Trish

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    • Bernadette Scott

      February 5, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Here in the US the Eagles won the Super Bowl of our football season. I look forward to seeing lots of beautiful photos and reading of your adventures, especially for car #14.

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      • Global Rally

        February 8, 2018 at 9:53 am

        Thanks for your comment Bernadette. We shall make sure we keep those photos coming! The Super Bowl sounded like it was a great event this year, lots of last minute tension!

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