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Day 6 - Challenge to reach Maranello via Modena |
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Written by zena melki
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 |
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The pressure is on. We're new to the Italian Job and yesterday we came 6th! We can't quite believe it especially as we have been lost more times than I can count and the stop watch is definitely wonky!
Todays challenge is to reach Maranello via Modena. Modena is famous for the Balsamic Vinegar it produces. I want to stop and buy some but Gordon is having none of it - we're against the clock and my female urge to shop is denied! We reach Maranello on time in fact with some time to spare so go into the Ferrari factory and have a look round. I consider shopping but soon discover that even a mug in the factory shop is £20 and a T-shirt is £50! In the afternoon we have to find the home of the famous Panini family - the people that have made fortunes from football stickers and models amongst other things. They have a private collection of classic cars that we are priveleged to be invited to tour. Its been a long day in the car, temperatures are probably the highest they've been - about 25 degrees - very nice! In the evning we have a black tie do at the hotel for all the Jobbers. We sit with 2 Lords and a couple who have entered all the way from the US. Its an interesting evening and Gordon does Scotland proud by wearing his kilt!
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