I was over in France last week viewing the Tour de France (in the Alps
and Provence). While biking (very slowly) up to the top of the Galibier
  to view the stage I amused myself by stopping and talking with many VW
camper owners who were parked along the road with their campers. I met
folks from the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. About
half had pop-top Vanagons, and the rest had high tops. It's amazing to
see all the campers! To get an idea of the crowds at the Galibier stage
(July 13), check out this photo looking down from the top:
http://www.brianwasson.com/tdf2005/pages/DSC_1808.htm.

Happy trails,
Brian Wasson
88 Westy

>> I'm very much enjoying the tour with Lance wining but I'm wondering if
>> others like me are checking out all the vw's on the sides of the
>> roads.
>> I was watching stage 10 last night, Yes I'm behind but that's what's
>> great about VCR's. Anyway I find myself rewinding to check out all the
>> cool campers buses and vanagons.. My girlfriend says I'm nuts but I
>> know there must be others on the list enjoys the side attraction.