In 2005 we drove our Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 from London to Sydney and in 2008 we drove from Panama City to Anchorage in Alaska with the same group. Last year (2010) we set off to drive around the shores of the Mediterranean. Owing to political circumstances, we were unable to hug the coastline and complete a coherent circuit as you will see from the map. There were also some diversions to enjoy particularly exciting roads and sites. There were 15 classic cars and 4 four-wheel drive vehicles. Once again the rally was organised (privately) by Global Rally Organisation It was planned entirely from a distance. We drove about 19,000 kilometres (12,000 miles) and it took two months. We would not be able to follow this route now as some of the countries have been undergoing protests and political changes. It is interesting to watch developments and I consider that we were privileged to visit these beautiful countries when we did.
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