London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 28 – 24 September 2016 A Perfect Day in the Mountains Today was one of those special days that remind you why travel is about so much more than simply moving from one place to another. In the morning, our good friends Zhan and Bella arrived…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 27 – 23 September 2016 A Taste of Home in Almaty After several busy days exploring Almaty and meeting new friends, Team Kontiki decided to enjoy a slower pace today. There was no alarm clock, no long-distance driving, and no strict itinerary. We had earned a…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 26 – 22 September 2016 Discovering the Heart of Almaty After weeks of sleeping in campsites, fuel stations, hotel car parks, and of course our faithful Kontiki motorhome, it was a real pleasure to enjoy a comfortable and uninterrupted night’s sleep in our beautiful apartment overlooking…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 25 – 21 September 2016 Running on Fumes into Almaty Our overnight stop in Akyusek had been one of the most basic of the journey so far. Facilities were minimal, but it had provided a safe place to rest, and that was all we really needed.…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 24 – 20 September 2016 Bollywood Diplomacy and a Roadside Repair After a wonderful night beside Lake Balkhash, we woke to another beautiful morning in Kazakhstan. Before departing, we treated ourselves to a hearty breakfast at the hotel consisting of eggs, baked beans, toast, and plenty…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 23 – 19 September 2016 A Fisherman’s Gift on the Shores of Lake Balkhash We woke to one of the most beautiful mornings we had experienced in Kazakhstan. The sky was crystal clear, the sun was shining, and for a change there was no sign of…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 22 – 18 September 2016 Giving Kontiki a Well-Deserved Spa Day After the excitement and hospitality of Astana, we decided to take things a little easier today. Not every day on an overland expedition needs to be a marathon drive, and after several long days behind…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 21 – 17 September 2016 An Unforgettable Evening in Astana Today turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable days of our entire journey. After leaving Atbasar in the morning, Team Kontiki headed towards Astana, the modern capital of Kazakhstan. The distance was…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 20 – 16 September 2016 Across the Endless Kazakh Steppe After a comfortable night at the service area, we set off at around 9:30 am and began our journey deeper into Kazakhstan. Our target for the day was to head towards Astana (now known as Astana…
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