London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 41 – 7 October 2016 Through Mountains and Tunnels to Ancient Xi’an The weather this morning was rather dull and overcast, although thankfully it was not particularly cold. After another excellent hotel breakfast, Team Kontiki was ready for yet another long day on the road. At…
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…