Nous sommes arrivee en Paris.  Dieu merci.

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  1. island blog16 October 2010 at 12:18

    Congratulations - the trip of a lifetime! (unless you intend doing it all over again of course.....)

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  2. Anonymous16 October 2010 at 15:09

    A fantastic achievement, so happy for you! If you can let us know your ETA at home we'll be there.

    All the best, Robin

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  3. Anonymous17 October 2010 at 02:30

    There is hardly a word in the English language, let alone the French, to describe your, and the car's, magnificent achievement. In the footsteps. or tyre tracks, of great explorers!

    I have read all your blogs, Barbara, another amazing achievement. Adrian, I look forward to your talk at Rotary in December. By the way, Barbara you are invited, you are a must.

    C'est magnifique! Chris

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  4. Anonymous18 October 2010 at 00:51

    Congrats to you both - on finishing it AND on the money you raised for SUCH a good cause.

    Can't wait to hear all about it first hand - and to see number 29 in all her post-rally glory!

    Best wishes from us all,
    Jeremy, Liza and Archie

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  5. Nev Jones18 October 2010 at 09:27

    Adrian/Barbara.
    Great news and brilliantly well done you two.
    Very best regards. Nev Jones (MAFCGB).

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  6. Anonymous21 October 2010 at 09:27

    Congratulation on a superb journey, effort and adventure sorry this post is a little late congratulations from us all Jon, Pauline & the girls.
    p.s. hopoe you are enjoying the creature comforts of you own bed!

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  7. Anonymous22 October 2010 at 06:13

    Dear Barbara, dear Adrian.I was following via Internet your tour.Very impressive.Well done!Especially I was keen on reading your experience about one of my favourite countries:Iran(forget politics!).I hope you will keep on doing such events.All the best from Germany.Thomas Hengge-Wurz

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