VIP Transfer Service
Thursday, July 20th, 2023: Finally after about a half an hour the plane was able At Paris’ CDG Susan Sheridan, our wonderful travel agency manager, had organized a VIP Transfer Service for my arrival – I wanted to see how the service worked…
Lake Como
Friday, April 28th, 2023: Breakfast is served on the beautiful terrace at the grand Hotel Tramezzo. It is the most lavish Buffay you have ever seen! Today Rita Annunziata met us at the Grand Hotel Tramezzo for breakfast. It’s a beautiful day at Lake Como at 10 AM…
Departing Lindau to Lake Como
Thursday, April 27th, 2023: Today was a fabulous day. We had a magnificent breakfast with a stunning view of Lake Constance at the five-star hotel On the spectacular island of Lindau. Our Porsches were lined up outside for a spectacular presentation to the locals…
We are Hitting the Road
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: Today we are ready to drive to the beautiful town of Lindau. The Porsches were lined up in the front of the hotel ready to go. We departed toward Bavarian Alps and enjoyed a lovely lunch in the mountains. Once we arrived in Lindau our…
Peter’s BIG Birthday and the Frühlingsfest
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: The “big” day for several reasons. 1, We are scheduled for a very rare visit to the PORSCHE Factory, including the even rarer walk through the 911 and 918 production line. 2. A guided tour of the spectacular PORSCHE Museum. 3…
Our Guests Have Arrived
Monday, April 24th, 2023: Another sunny day in Stuttgart – the rest of the group arrived today, including Dave and Kendell from New Zealand – talk about jet lag. Thomas had arranged a meeting at noon with a screen and projector for our mandatory drivers’ briefing…
Preparing For the Tour
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023: In bed by 19:30 – wow was sleep desperately needed.. My team, Johny, Miro and I spent the day getting ready for the trip and sorting through the suitcases to determine what needs to stay in Stuttgart and what will be loaded into the luggage van…
We Have Arrived
Saturday, April 22, 2023: About 9 ½ hours later we arrived smoothly in sunny 48-degree Stuttgart. My friend, another Ralph, met us inside the customs area at the luggage belt – how cool is that? We loaded my six bags and everyone else’s luggage into the bus company…
Departing for Stuttgart
Friday, April 21st, 2023: The pre-departure panic was underscored by the charge of $855 for excess luggage when I checked into my Delta flight # (insert #) TPA to ATL connecting to DL 116 ATL to STR – otherwise known as Stuttgart, the PORSCHE Heaven. For a couple of years, the non-stop flight…
Ready to Roll
"Los mit der grossen Freude in Stuttgart:" We are getting ready for the first trips to Europe – the wonderful Spring PCA TREFFN (Treffen is the German word that the PCA adopted in the 50’s to name their annual sojourn to the “source” and it means to meet, get...