London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 72 – 7 November 2016 A Vision for Healthcare and More Vizag Hospitality Our unexpected stay in Visakhapatnam continued today as Kontiki remained in the workshop awaiting parts for her suspension repairs. Although we were eager to get back on the road, we had to admit…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 71 – 6 November 2016 A Relaxing Day in Vizag For the first time in many weeks, Team Kontiki had nowhere to drive and no timetable to follow. With Kontiki undergoing major suspension repairs, we found ourselves with the rare luxury of being able to slow…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 70 – 5 November 2016 Trusting a Mechanic and Learning Patience in Vizag After weeks of early starts, long driving days, border crossings, and mechanical challenges, Team Kontiki enjoyed a rare luxury this morning—a lie-in. We woke up later than usual and headed down for breakfast…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 69 – 4 November 2016 Stormy Seas and a Warm Welcome in Vizag Our peaceful evening by the sea at Gopalpur turned out to be rather less peaceful during the night. Shortly after we went to bed, the weather changed dramatically. Heavy rain lashed the coastline,…