Our UK rental …

Posted on by Ian C.

In England for a month, we’ve got a Diesel powered VW Golf! Not big, our three cases precisely filled the boot (trunk):

But on the 100 miles so far, Heathrow to Bath, the car is claiming over 60mpg! Even considering UK gallons are 10% bigger, that’s an amazingly efficient engine (needs to be, with fuel double the price of USA) …

UPDATE: First tank of gas took us 529 miles, and 51 litres to refill. That converts to just under 13.5 US gallons, so almost 40mpg! It cost 69 pounds = $108, so $0.20/mile. Not bad.

Flying to England

Posted on by Ian C.

Having got a great deal months ago on First Class tickets to England with Virgin Atlantic, we fly tonight for a lot of vacation, family visits, and Olympic Tennis / Soccer / Athletics. And before the flight, enjoying whatever pre-flight snack / drinks we desire, in the lounge at Logan …

 

Landing next day – small cars in England, not much room for our luggage!