London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 90 – 25 November 2016 Destination Reached – London to Mumbai Completed The day we had dreamed about for months had finally arrived. After a wonderful and relaxing stay in Goa, Team Kontiki left Benaulim at around 9:00 am and began the final leg of our…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 89 – 24 November 2016 One Last Taste of Goa It is hard to believe that tomorrow will be Day 90 of our epic London-to-Mumbai journey. After travelling across Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Myanmar, and India, our destination is finally within touching distance. But before leaving…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 88 – 23 November 2016 Old Goa, Agonda Beach and Another Small-World Moment With only a few days remaining before the end of our epic London-to-Mumbai journey, we were determined to make the most of our time in Goa. After a leisurely breakfast, Team Kontiki set…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 87 – 22 November 2016 A Chance Meeting with Fellow Overlanders Life on the road is full of unexpected encounters, and today provided one of the most memorable of our entire journey. After enjoying another excellent breakfast at a restaurant near the Royal Palms Resort, we…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 86 – 21 November 2016 Relaxing in Goa and the Taste of Home After months of early starts, long driving days, border crossings, and countless kilometres on the road, today was all about slowing down and enjoying the laid-back lifestyle that Goa is famous for. For…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 85 – 20 November 2016 Crossing the Western Ghats to Paradise After leaving Bengaluru, Team Kontiki was finally heading towards a destination we had been looking forward to for weeks. Goa. The very thought of a few days of relaxation by the sea was enough to…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 84 – 19 November 2016 A Day in Bengaluru and Thoughts of Goa After a comfortable night’s rest in Dharmapuri, Team Kontiki was back on the road by 8:00 am. The day began in the best possible way—with a hearty South Indian breakfast. About an hour…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 83 – 18 November 2016 Meeting Fellow Adventurers on the Road One of the greatest joys of overland travel is the people you meet along the way. Today turned out to be a day dedicated almost entirely to friendships, hospitality, and fellow travellers who shared the…
DetailsLondon to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 82 – 17 November 2016 The Southern Tip of India and a New Team Member After a relaxing night in Kovalam, we enjoyed breakfast before setting off for Trivandrum International Airport. Today’s journey was short but important. My brother Anil was flying in from London to…
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