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路路@SpeedyBirthYearProbably I am one of many here who isn't just a (vintage) watch lover, but a car enthusiast too... As some of you might have noticed in the WRUW today thread, or on Instagram (@SpeedyBirthYear), I've been playing around with a vintage Alfa Romeo recently. Unfortunately no, it isn't my own, and neither is Sicily my back yard...
This is however just what I've been up to last week; driving an Alfa Giulia Nuova Super on Sicily; rally style. That is, based on a dot and arrow road book and with help of a Tripmaster counter, me and my father covered a little over a 1000 kilometers on the most scenic, winding and occasionally bumpy Sicilian back roads, linking among others Catania, Castelbuono, Monreale, Caccamo, Agrigento, Caltavuturo, Noto and Syracusa. Part of this route led us through the Madonie following the infamous Targa Florio circuit, including the - now deserted - paddock and starting point.
A very cool way to explore a rather touristy island in a far less mainstream way, away from the crowds. Oh, and did I mention the normally frantically chaotic Sicilian traffic seems to muster a fair amount of sympathy for this charming little vintage car? It's really not as crazy as it sounds. Still, driving these roads is a bit of an undertaking; navigating the right roads, avoiding potholes and of course enjoying the scenery at the same time. A few hundred kilometers a day makes for a full day's worth of adventure!
Good thing is, this all makes a nice glass of wine all the more well earned. Also, it leaves you with lots of shared experiences to reflect upon over a nice dinner. 馃榾
Here's some more pictures to give you an idea of just how beautiful Sicily is and how well a vintage watch, in this case a 145.022-68, goes with a '76 Alfa.
My trusty timer with the road book serving as the background.
Mount Etna isn't just about black volcanic rock...
Enjoyable scenery too...
Curious to go on a similar grand tour, or just a long weekend away? Check out: https://www.hiddensicily.co.uk (or for the Dutch speaking: https://www.sicilieperklassieker.nl)
For the record; no, I am not affiliated with this business, just impressed by the cool concept and admittedly, I am a recurring visitor. I would just be happy to share this experience with others like yourselves, either virtually here, or possibly even in real life.
Hope you enjoy this little write-up and the pictures.
This is however just what I've been up to last week; driving an Alfa Giulia Nuova Super on Sicily; rally style. That is, based on a dot and arrow road book and with help of a Tripmaster counter, me and my father covered a little over a 1000 kilometers on the most scenic, winding and occasionally bumpy Sicilian back roads, linking among others Catania, Castelbuono, Monreale, Caccamo, Agrigento, Caltavuturo, Noto and Syracusa. Part of this route led us through the Madonie following the infamous Targa Florio circuit, including the - now deserted - paddock and starting point.
A very cool way to explore a rather touristy island in a far less mainstream way, away from the crowds. Oh, and did I mention the normally frantically chaotic Sicilian traffic seems to muster a fair amount of sympathy for this charming little vintage car? It's really not as crazy as it sounds. Still, driving these roads is a bit of an undertaking; navigating the right roads, avoiding potholes and of course enjoying the scenery at the same time. A few hundred kilometers a day makes for a full day's worth of adventure!
Good thing is, this all makes a nice glass of wine all the more well earned. Also, it leaves you with lots of shared experiences to reflect upon over a nice dinner. 馃榾
Here's some more pictures to give you an idea of just how beautiful Sicily is and how well a vintage watch, in this case a 145.022-68, goes with a '76 Alfa.
My trusty timer with the road book serving as the background.
Mount Etna isn't just about black volcanic rock...
Enjoyable scenery too...
Curious to go on a similar grand tour, or just a long weekend away? Check out: https://www.hiddensicily.co.uk (or for the Dutch speaking: https://www.sicilieperklassieker.nl)
For the record; no, I am not affiliated with this business, just impressed by the cool concept and admittedly, I am a recurring visitor. I would just be happy to share this experience with others like yourselves, either virtually here, or possibly even in real life.
Hope you enjoy this little write-up and the pictures.
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