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Euroadster ’23
  • Peter Dannock
  • Rob Dannock
  • Peter Dannock
  • Rob Dannock

Euroadster ’23

Combining a desire to travel with a passion for the world's best-selling convertible sports car, my brother and I are embarking on a ten-week journey through the United Kingdom and Europe in a Mazda MX-5. Read more
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    Lake St Moritz

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Lake St. Moritz is a beautiful lake located in the Engadin valley in Switzerland. It is known for its crystal clear turquoise water and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The lake is a popular tourist destination and offers a variety of recreational activities such as swimming, sailing, and windsurfing in the summer and ice sports such as skating and ice hockey in the winter. Additionally, the lake is surrounded by charming villages and towns that offer a glimpse into Swiss Alpine culture and history.Read more

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    Albula Pass

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    The Albula Pass is located in the canton of Graubünden. It has an elevation of 2,315 metres and connects the Engadin valley with the Landwasser valley. The Rhaetian Railway also runs through the pass, providing stunning views for passengers.Read more

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    Julier Pass

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Julier Pass is a high mountain pass in the Albula Range that connects the Engadin valley with the rest of Graubünden. The pass has an elevation of 2,284 metres (7,493 feet) above sea level. It is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts due to its stunning scenery and opportunities for hiking and skiingRead more

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    Signal Bahn

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    The Signal Bahn in St. Moritz is a cable car that takes visitors to the top of Corviglia mountain. From there, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps. The Signal Bahn is a popular tourist attraction in St. Moritz and operates throughout the year.Read more

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    Maloja Pass

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Maloja Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps, and has an elevation of 1,815 metres (5,955 feet) above sea level and connects the Engadin valley with the Val Bregaglia. The pass has been used for transportation since ancient times and is now connected by a road that is open year-round, as well as a railway line that operates during the summer months.Read more

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    Spulgen Pass

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    The Spulgen Pass is a mountain pass located near the border between Switzerland and Italy. It has an elevation of 2,113 metres above sea level and connects the town of Andeer in Switzerland with the Italian town of Chiavenna.Read more

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    Day 59 - Spulgen Pass Loop

    August 14, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    We started with a 100-kilometre drive through the Albula Pass and Juliet Pass. I didn't have the Albula Pass on my mountain pass wishlist, but I am glad I drove it. It was a nicely made road and passed through some lovely forests. Rob then drove, and we looped back through the Julier Pass, a major thoroughfare into St Moritz.

    On our return to St Moritz, we jumped on the Signal Bahn cable car up the Corviglia Mountain to get a panoramic view of St Moritz. Our accommodation hosts had given us a free pass to travel on the cable car, so too good an opportunity to miss. From the mountain, we could see just how beautiful St Moritz was.

    In the afternoon, we did a 200-kilometre loop over the Maloja and Splugen Passes. You could quickly be disappointed approaching the Maloja Pass from St Moritz. There are no winding roads as you approach the pass, and before you know it, you are past the sign that identifies the pass. However, going down the other side is a different matter. It is one of the tightest roads we have driven during our trip. It suited the roadster, and I enjoyed throwing the little car through the corners.

    Rob got to drive the Spulgen Pass. The corners on this pass were even tighter than the Maloja Pass. Rob had to drive cautiously through the tight corners and ensure he gave way to cars coming the other way. He had a big sigh of relief once he had reached the end. For our return to St Moritz, I got to have a spirited drive over the Julier Pass. The traffic was much lighter to earlier in the day, and I had an incredible drive in the afternoon sun.

    It was another great driving day, one to remember.    Read more

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    Bernina Glacier

    August 15, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    The Bernina Glacier is located in the Bernina Range of the Alps, in the eastern part of Switzerland. It is one of the largest glaciers in the region, covering an area of approximately 6 square kilometresRead more

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    Stelvio Pass

    August 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    The Stelvio Pass is a mountain pass located in northern Italy near the Swiss border. It is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, with an elevation of 2,757 metres (9,045 feet) above sea level. The pass is known for its stunning scenery and hairpin turns. It has been featured in numerous cycling events, including the Giro d'Italia cycling race and the Tour de Suisse.Read more

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    Stelvio Pass

    August 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    ……and down the other side. The Stelvio Pass was without doubt the best road on tour.

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    Sella Pass

    August 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Sella Pass is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites in Italy. It is located at an altitude of 2,244 metres (7,362 feet) above sea level.

    The road may not be as spectacular as the Stelvio Pass, but the scenery is breathtaking.Read more

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    Day 60 - St Moritz to Falcade

    August 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌩️ 19 °C

    Our first stop after leaving St Moritz was the view of the Bernina Glacier. It is located in the Bernina Range of the Swiss Alps and is one of the largest glaciers in the region, covering an area of approximately 6 square kilometres.

    We then drove over the Bernini Pass on our way to the Stelvio Pass. The Bernini Pass is on the Italian border, and the Guardia di Finanze watch every car going through the border, spot-checking the occasional. We got stopped and asked for our passports. The border guard spoke excellent English, so it wasn't long before we were on our way.

    The Stelvio Pass is located in northern Italy near the Swiss border and is the highest paved mountain pass in the eastern Alps, with an elevation of 2,757 metres (9,045 feet) above sea level. The pass is known for its stunning scenery and hairpin turns. It was on my bucket list for this trip, and everyone told me I must drive the Stelvio Pass. And it didn't disappoint. The tight hairpin turns make it a genuinely stunning road to drive, and the surrounding scenery is picturesque. We drove up the pass twice to take in the road before heading over the pass and down the other side. The descent down the other side was just as magnificent as the ascent. I can now say that the Stelvio Pass has been the best road on tour.

    In the afternoon, we drove over the Sella Pass in the Dolomite Mountains. And though the road wasn't as stunning as the Stelvio Pass, the Dolomite mountains were spectacular with their sheer rock cliffs. It is as if the mountains are pushed straight up from the ground. I marvelled at these vertical mountains and the wonder of how they formed.

    We said farewell to Switzerland today. After traversing the Alps over the past week, I am satisfied that I have driven the best mountain passes that Switzerland has to offer.    Read more

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    Grossglockner

    August 16, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    The Grossglockner is, at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic, the highest mountain in Austria and the highest mountain in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass. It is part of the larger Glockner Group of the Hohe Tauern range, situated along the main ridge of the Central Eastern Alps and the Alpine divide. The Pasterze, Austria's most extended glacier, lies on the Grossglockner's eastern slope.Read more