Picked up Clive at 9ish and set off to the channel tunnel in the Suzuki, got to the Truck trial arena at 18:40 in Mont Saint Guibert in Belgium, drove through what we thought was the right gate (its the biggest sandpit in Europe) and went down a track. Dead end, so we turned round and back to the gate, only to see a van driving off after locking the gate behind him.
We eventually found a way through, and found the site security and asked where the camp site was, only to be told that there is no camping, and to take it up with the truck trial organizer. We eventually found him, and when he discovered that we had come from England, he said that we were now his guests, and we could pitch our tent amongst the trucks!
His name was Jurgen Funke, and he was a really decent chap who actually started the Truck Trial many years ago
We had not long set the tent up, when we were met by another truck competitor at our tent bringing us 2 glasses of beer. The people there were so friendly and welcoming!
We had a great time, the weather was great, and the time seemed to fly by. Anyway, more photos...
We unfortunately had to leave Sunday morning to catch the eurotunnel, but it was great fun and excellent company
Charlie
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