After a few days rest and relaxation in Rome, it was time to take The General Lee(xus) back home, making it the Home2Rome2Home rally, and putting another 1,250 miles and numerous mountain passes on the car. Again.

Leaving Rome was interesting. The road up to the Vatican had been closed for an event but, as that was the only way out of our hotel, we had no choice but to ignore the signs and drive the not inconspicuous General Lee(xus) past the guards and exit as quickly as we could. From there, it was north for a brief stop in Pisa.

Yes, it leans.

Driving north west from there, we hit the glorious Italian Riviera motorways on the approach to Genova, and then from Genova north to Mont Blanc. If you’ve never thought a motorway could be fun, head to northern Italy and you’ll soon be proved wrong.

After passing through the Mont Blanc tunnel, we stopped overnight at Archamps, just outside Geneva, before heading north the next morning to Paris. Where in Paris, we have no idea. We’re meeting a good friend there, but she’s not told us her address. Still, that’s all part of the adventure.

Arriving in Paris, we stop by the Notre Dame and then the Eiffel Tower, before getting an address via text. Entering it in to the sat nav, we’re faced with navigating round the famous Arc de Triomphe roundabout. That said, seemingly driving a five metre, bright orange Lexus means you’re given a wide berth. Result.

An evening with friends, a short day in Paris, and then we were off again, this time heading all the way home to Cambridgeshire on an uneventful, even boring, final stint.

After 3,210 miles, 511 litres of fuel, 11 days and six countries, The General Lee(xus) and crew made it home in one piece.

Home2Rome 2010 was, by far, the best banger rally we’ve done. We can’t wait for the next one.

2010 Home2Rome