Day 92 – 27 November 2016 The Final Chapter – Team Kontiki Signs Out At around 5:00 am, after driving through the night from Mumbai, we finally arrived at Mahesh’s home in Navsari, Gujarat. The journey was over. After 92 incredible days on the road, crossing continents, deserts, mountains, rivers, and borders, Team Kontiki had…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 91 – 26 November 2016 A Hero’s Welcome and the Beginning of the Journey Home Although Team Kontiki had officially completed its epic London to Mumbai By Road adventure yesterday, today was set to be a very special day indeed. A reception had been organised in…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 90 – 25 November 2016 Destination Reached – London to Mumbai Completed The day we had dreamed about for months had finally arrived. After a wonderful and relaxing stay in Goa, Team Kontiki left Benaulim at around 9:00 am and began the final leg of our…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 89 – 24 November 2016 One Last Taste of Goa It is hard to believe that tomorrow will be Day 90 of our epic London-to-Mumbai journey. After travelling across Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Myanmar, and India, our destination is finally within touching distance. But before leaving…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 88 – 23 November 2016 Old Goa, Agonda Beach and Another Small-World Moment With only a few days remaining before the end of our epic London-to-Mumbai journey, we were determined to make the most of our time in Goa. After a leisurely breakfast, Team Kontiki set…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 87 – 22 November 2016 A Chance Meeting with Fellow Overlanders Life on the road is full of unexpected encounters, and today provided one of the most memorable of our entire journey. After enjoying another excellent breakfast at a restaurant near the Royal Palms Resort, we…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 86 – 21 November 2016 Relaxing in Goa and the Taste of Home After months of early starts, long driving days, border crossings, and countless kilometres on the road, today was all about slowing down and enjoying the laid-back lifestyle that Goa is famous for. For…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 85 – 20 November 2016 Crossing the Western Ghats to Paradise After leaving Bengaluru, Team Kontiki was finally heading towards a destination we had been looking forward to for weeks. Goa. The very thought of a few days of relaxation by the sea was enough to…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 84 – 19 November 2016 A Day in Bengaluru and Thoughts of Goa After a comfortable night’s rest in Dharmapuri, Team Kontiki was back on the road by 8:00 am. The day began in the best possible way—with a hearty South Indian breakfast. About an hour…