Monday the 29th of July
As the sun rose, a mere week after solstice, STRATiGRADs finest began to congregate in sporadic groups, spread far and wide across the capital. The air was dense, and the heat at this early hour already uncomfortable as drivers arrived; stepping into the air conditioned cool interior of these cars was welcome for all. Initial tardiness, manifested in the form of a boxer clad Frenchman answering the door, was duly noted by the author.
As the cars raced down the motorway discussion of the day ahead began in earnest and excitement built for those whose first trip this was.