London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 13 – 9 September 2016 Arrival in Moscow After the excitement of entering Russia yesterday, we enjoyed a comfortable night’s rest at the filling station where we had been kindly allowed to stay. To our pleasant surprise, the station had excellent facilities, including clean showers. There…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 12 – 8 September 2016 Entering Russia at Last After yesterday’s long drive across Europe, we enjoyed a slightly more relaxed start to the morning. Following breakfast, we took a leisurely stroll around the campsite and spent some time chatting with the owners. The campsite was…
Day 11 – 7 September 2016 Making Up for Lost Time After losing nearly a week in Berlin, there was no time to waste. We were up early and back on the road determined to recover some of the precious days that had slipped away during our gearbox saga. The plan for today was simple—drive,…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 10 – 6 September 2016 Back on the Road – Against All Odds After days of uncertainty, frustration, and endless discussions about gearboxes and spare parts, we finally reached a decision. There was little more that could be done in Berlin. The required gearbox parts simply…