Congratulations also...

 



Our highest point in the Swiss Alps - a magical location for mid-morning coffee... and Mary from Ireland followed our route to get a spot-on guess.


Most guesses for the cost of our fuel were way over the top. So congratulations go to Mark from the UK for his very close estimate. We actually spent only 585 Euros on fuel - which was spectacular engine efficiency from a forty year old car!

Since Mark is already a regular visitor to Syros, we are also awarding him a five night stay in our Kini Cat Cottage and breakfast with our volunteers - plus a few cats probably.

Well done to both of you and a big thank you to everyone who joined the competition and those who gave us hospitality along the route - the cats of Syros are the beneficiaries.

Watch this blog for a summary of the trip in a few days time...

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