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…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 36 – 2 October 2016 Ancient Caves, Desert Landscapes and New Friends Today was dedicated entirely to exploring the fascinating region around Turpan, one of the most historic and intriguing stops on our journey through China. Turpan lies in the heart of an arid region on…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 35 – 1 October 2016 From Urumqi to the Oasis of Turpan The day began with yet another unexpected encounter, something that was becoming a regular feature of our journey. After breakfast, we were approached by a gentleman named Eduardo, who had contacted us through Facebook…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 34 – 30 September 2016 Curiosity, Camaraderie and the Capital of Xinjiang Last night turned out to be rather unusual. Throughout the evening and well into the night, Ramesh and I could hear people talking outside the motorhome. Every so often there would be tapping on…