Bloody Brexit II

So, with the very real possibility that we could crash out of the EU without a deal, I decided to be forward thinking and sort out my international driving permit(s) and green cards, ready for my upcoming trips.

For those that don't know, there are more than one IDP. Three in fact. A 1926, 1949 and 1968 version. The 1968 version covers most countries in Europe but not Spain. Spain is covered by the 1949 version. I therefore, need both of these for my trip with Sanch in June. They cost £5.50 each and require a standard passport photo mugshot. You can only purchase them at a post office, though not all post offices. The 1949 lasts for 1 year, the 1968 for three.

Now, be warned, if you intend to obtain an IDP, then it's a good idea to check when your driving licence expires. Mine was due to expire in November this year, so I decided to renew it early, otherwise come November, I'd need to obtain new IDPs to match my new driving licence number.

It's all very complicated and much to the post office worker's chagrin, is all completed by hand. My new licence arrived in about 5 days (you have to cut up and return the old one) and luckily, the post office had both types of IDP in stock, so I am now prepared for the Brexit debacle, if/when it happens.

Again, as a result of a no deal Brexit, I would need a green card for my insurance. We used to have these not that many years ago, so it's not really too much hassle, except when you order them and your insurance company dates them as valid from 1919!!!!  Mine will last for 90 days, so although I originally requested four, the one I now have will cover me for three of my four trips this year.

Should the worst happen, I'm now fully covered to drive abroad, if it doesn't, then it's only really cost me £11. I'd rather that than be scrambling to get things sorted in the summer, when everyone realises they can't even drive a hire car abroad without an IDP.

Anyhow, that's all for now. 63 days and counting!