Chartwell to Chartwell - Episode 18 - Back in Gear

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The team of Land Rover enthusiasts travelling to the UK have had to tweak their travel plans and routes to overcome problems within the unpredictable shipping industry.

The group left Chartwell here in Gauteng in early July, on an epic three continent journey to Chartwell House in the UK.

The Landy Lovers found themselves at the mercy of ever-changing shipping schedules and immovable red-tape as shipping routes adapt to keep world trade and tourism moving in the wake of Covid-19 against a backdrop of military tensions.
14 Oct 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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