Ummm I know it's a 2.5 hour drive but I have no idea how far in KM's...

Whoo... I just had a brief read through the birthrites page and their suggestions for having a positive caesarian... I must say, I like the suggestions!! I didn't realise how much I had missed out on with my caesar with Gabby. Things like seeing the placenta, having skin to skin contact with her straight away:

I bet you would love to meet your new baby in his/her unclothed, naked newborn state - a wet, slippery baby? Then request that the baby please be placed on your chest with a warm blanket over you both. It would do a lot to make this surgical delivery a bit more natural for mother, father and baby. And it may even resolve a few inner conflicts that are faced after the birth.
Too right I want that experience!! 2 guesses what I'll be demanding next time!