We finally got the OK from the Italian assessors today after they examined the motorhome and confirmed that we can drive back under our own steam in the motorhome. This was the decision we wanted as it means we can return with all our equipment (And worldly possessions!) It will be a lot easier with Bradley as well with his passport regulation for getting back into the UK.
From the outside the motorhome looks OK but its the inside of the habitation area that is fairly trashed. The safety of the chassis is fine though and that means we can drive it safely. The gas is still connected so we can still cook and the front lounge area is untouched so if the satellite is still working we can catch up on the british TV again!.. Campsites will give us showers etc so all in all it could be a lot worse.
The smart car and trailer will probably be disposed of here in Italy as its cheaper to do that than the insurance company to pay for it to be transported back.
We hope to be around Calais by the weekend and subject to getting Bradley to a vet for his legal treatment we hope to set foot in the UK by Sunday or Monday. The motorhome then has to be returned to the dealer we brought it from and then we hope to be given a car to get back to Devon.
Whilst travelling I suspect internet access will be limited but we will be able to text on the european mobile number (Cant wait to get the iPhone up and running again, predictive texting is really pants!!)
Will keep you all posted
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