London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 19 – 15 September 2016 Kazakhstan at Last We woke to one of the most miserable mornings of the trip so far. Rain lashed against the windows, the skies were grey, and the temperature had dropped noticeably. Fortunately, inside Kontiki it was warm, dry, and comfortable.…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 18 – 14 September 2016 The Long Road Across Russia By now, life on the road had settled into a familiar routine. The excitement of border crossings and major cities had given way to the reality of covering vast distances across one of the largest countries…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 17 – 13 September 2016 Laughter, Long Roads and New Friends The day began with one of the funniest moments of the entire journey. At around 7:00 am, Dayal headed to the nearby filling station in search of toilet facilities. Finding a restroom completely empty, he…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 16 – 12 September 2016 A Wrong Turn in Moscow Our final morning at Sokolniki Campsite began with yet another opportunity to meet fellow adventurers from around the world. The previous evening, a new team had arrived at the campsite. We quickly got to know Kunal,…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 15 – 11 September 2016 Friendship Knows No Borders We woke to a very different Moscow today. Gone was yesterday’s pleasant weather, replaced by cold temperatures, grey skies, and steady rain. It was one of those days when the temptation to stay inside the warmth of…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 14 – 10 September 2016 New Friends in Moscow After several days of long-distance driving, it was a pleasure to spend another day at the excellent Sokolniki Campsite in Moscow. The campsite was beautifully maintained, surrounded by greenery, and provided a peaceful base from which to…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 13 – 9 September 2016 Arrival in Moscow After the excitement of entering Russia yesterday, we enjoyed a comfortable night’s rest at the filling station where we had been kindly allowed to stay. To our pleasant surprise, the station had excellent facilities, including clean showers. There…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 12 – 8 September 2016 Entering Russia at Last After yesterday’s long drive across Europe, we enjoyed a slightly more relaxed start to the morning. Following breakfast, we took a leisurely stroll around the campsite and spent some time chatting with the owners. The campsite was…
DetailsDay 11 – 7 September 2016 Making Up for Lost Time After losing nearly a week in Berlin, there was no time to waste. We were up early and back on the road determined to recover some of the precious days that had slipped away during our gearbox saga. The plan for today was simple—drive,…
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