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2009 Volvo XC70 3.2 []
2005 BMW 530i
1997 Lexus SC400/Soarer GT-L
Awesome photos!
Sorry I missed this one!
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
2003 XC90 2.5T
1981 Porsche 911 SC
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa
Out of curiosity, was this a trip with one person in each car or did families come along? I think I'd prefer a shorter trip if I was going to bring wife and 2 little kids...
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
2003 XC90 2.5T
1981 Porsche 911 SC
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa
Kids were discussed during the trip. This trip featured no children but I am of the opinion that our itineraries should cater for kids if they are to come along. On the first trip in the Blue Mountains which was all day we had one 7 year old who didn't get bored. I believe that a combination of regular stops, the presence of walkie talkies in every car, and at least two families, should make the day interesting and fun for all ages. An appropriate finishing time should also be considered. If kids can chat between cars while the parents drive, I'm sure they will entertain themselves to no end.
I don't think we had drives of longer than 30 mins without a break, with exception of the 1.5 hour leg to and from the start. Further suggestions and opinions to make these events family friendly are essential, as the essence of the XC70 is to facilitate an enjoyable lifestyle for the whole family.
Cheers,
Patrick
Architect
2001 Volvo XC70 (PJ-810)
2007 Volvo XC70
2001 BMW 530i Touring MSport
Past:
1987 240GL
1982 244GLE
1978 245L (Manual)
and: 1974 Triumph 2000Mk2, 1990 Renault 25TXE, 1986 Rover SD1, 1990 Peugeot 605SV, 1991 Peugeot 605SVE, 1995 Peugeot 605SV
I'll second Patrick's thoughts, and add that a family trip should perhaps avoid too many twisty roads (such as Wombeyan Caves Road) and thus motion sickness for passengers in the back. And a good lunch spot with a playground would be advisable. Suggestions for a family trip for the third drive would be welcome!
Hayabusa, how old are your children? I have a 4-year old boy, who is already differentiating Volvo models.
Spectacular photos guys!! They truly define the lay of the land on your side of the pond! Also looked like an epic day for a XC get together. Thanks a ton for sharing!
Myzomela http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Honeyeater
1973 164 -> 1974 145+M41 -> 2001 V70XC & 1998 S40 2.0T+M56
Hi,
As the maintenance man, is making all sorts of noise at my unit block.. I can't concentrate so I have created a Cup and a couple of shirts...
Drive day shirt\cup have the XC Picture on the front with the map of the route on the back. You can change the colour of the shirt, think all the cups are white.
http://www.comboutique.asia/verdakampo
There is also a plain XC 70 shirt with just the picture on the front.
Don't forget to change to AUD dollars (shirts are sent from Singapore).
Jeremy
this thread reeks of awesomeness, nice work guys!
Taylor
01 V70XC/Silver/Graphite/Touring & Versatility Packs/No Mods
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