London 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…
London 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…
London 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…
London 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…