London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 45 – 11 October 2016 Halfway to Mumbai – A Day with the Pandas Today marks a significant milestone on our epic adventure. Day 45 of 90. We are officially halfway through our journey from London to Mumbai. Looking back over the past six weeks, we…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 44 – 10 October 2016 Chinese Hospitality in Mianyang and Chengdu After another comfortable night in Guangyuan, Team Kontiki enjoyed a simple breakfast of tea, cheese sandwiches, and eggs before setting off at around 10:00 am. The day almost began with a minor disaster. Shortly after…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 43 – 9 October 2016 Through Rivers, Mountains and Tunnels Towards Chengdu After our fascinating visit to the Terracotta Army yesterday, it was time once again to leave history behind and continue our long journey across China. This morning we said goodbye to Xi’an, one of…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 42 – 8 October 2016 Face to Face with the Terracotta Army Today was one of the days we had been looking forward to since planning our journey through China. Our destination was the world-famous Terracotta Army, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 41 – 7 October 2016 Through Mountains and Tunnels to Ancient Xi’an The weather this morning was rather dull and overcast, although thankfully it was not particularly cold. After another excellent hotel breakfast, Team Kontiki was ready for yet another long day on the road. At…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 40 – 6 October 2016 Following the Yellow River to Lanzhou We woke to a bright and sunny morning in Jiayuguan, although there was still a noticeable chill in the air. Autumn was beginning to make its presence felt, especially in the higher regions we had…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 39 – 5 October 2016 Reaching the End of the Great Wall After another enjoyable night in Dunhuang, Team Kontiki was back on the road once again. We left at around 9:45 am, heading east towards Jiayuguan, one of the most historically important locations on the…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 38 – 4 October 2016 Camels, Sand Dunes and an Oasis in the Desert After breakfast, Team Kontiki left Hami at around 9:30 am and set off for Dunhuang, approximately 400 kilometres away. The weather was cool but thankfully dry, making for comfortable driving conditions. As…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 37 – 3 October 2016 Across the Edge of the Gobi Desert We woke this morning to a complete change in the weather. Gone were the warm desert temperatures of Turpan. Instead, we were greeted by grey skies, bitterly cold winds, and a dull, gloomy atmosphere…
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