On our motorcycle vacation, Bill and I were in Victoria, BC walking around the harbour enjoying the day. We noticed a vintage car parked near the docks. It turned out, it was a Vintage Car Rental company and the car just waiting for my arrival was a 1937 Jaguar. Perfect! Without hesitation, I pulled out a little cash and found myself signing on the dotted line. For $110.00 and two hours to burn up, Iwasn't about to pass up THIS adventure. Bill is still getting used to my impulses and was a willing accomplice.
There was a little glitch in the beginning because with a 28" inseam I could barely reach the accelerator. Not to worry, there was help on the way when the rental attendant placed a thick blanket behind my back to push me forward just enough to do the trick. We were set to go!
They mapped out a great tour around the coastline of Victoria with lookout points along the way and places to take pictures. Bill and I took turns driving and in no time at all the two hours had passed.
We had a lot of people checking us out, especially when the occasional toot of the horn inspired a look our way. During one of our stops a guy actually came up to us and asked us where we bought the car. Later on, we stopped at a local pub called Big Bad Johns (definitely worth a peek in if you're ever in Victoria) and one of the locals recognized us. He said he had watch us while we were driving the Jag.
I loved the unplanned adventure. Who knows what will happen next.
That sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAdventure 22 and it's already September. Yikes!
I know! sheesh.
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