MY VISIT TO SMARTVILLE 2003

On the 10th May 2003, I set off with my lady friend in my smart car towards Dover for the start of our adventure.  We made our way towards the Travel Inn where we were to stay the night in order to catch the Hoverspeed Seacat early the next morning.  Many other ‘smarties’ were going in the same direction that cheerfully waved and flashed their headlights in recognition.  On arrival at the hotel others had already booked in and were making preparations to get a meal.  Having first filled up with fuel we then booked into our room and made ourselves comfortable.  On our way to the restaurant it was evident that it would be quite a sight seeing all these ‘smart’ cars driving in convoy as there were many parked up outside.  Having enjoyed a good meal and tasty wine the organisers gave a short briefing about the drive across France.  We then retired to our rooms for the night.

Sunday morning started early without breakfast as we all had to muster at 0715hrs.  Everyone appeared to have survived the evenings drinking and was ready to go on time.  The Seacat leaves promptly at 0800hrs and we all needed to be at the check-in area by 0730hrs.  Loading the cars was a swift operation and it was interesting how they squeezed over forty ‘smart’ cars plus other vehicles in.  The trip across was very smooth with the ‘cat moving at 35 knots and a crossing time of only fifty minutes.  Barely enough time to grab something to eat, drink and look round.  As we unloaded in Calais we all met up in a large car park to ensure everyone was together and ready to move....

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