London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 74 – 9 November 2016 The Final Countdown Begins Today seemed like the perfect opportunity to pause for a moment and reflect on just how far Team Kontiki had come. When Dayal Patel (74), Ramesh Chauhan (62), and I, Raj Karadia (65), set off from Leicester…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 73 – 8 November 2016 Waiting for Parts and Reflecting on the Journey Another glorious day dawned in Visakhapatnam. The weather was perfect once again, with clear skies, warm sunshine, and a gentle sea breeze drifting in from the Bay of Bengal. With Kontiki still undergoing…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 72 – 7 November 2016 A Vision for Healthcare and More Vizag Hospitality Our unexpected stay in Visakhapatnam continued today as Kontiki remained in the workshop awaiting parts for her suspension repairs. Although we were eager to get back on the road, we had to admit…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 71 – 6 November 2016 A Relaxing Day in Vizag For the first time in many weeks, Team Kontiki had nowhere to drive and no timetable to follow. With Kontiki undergoing major suspension repairs, we found ourselves with the rare luxury of being able to slow…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 70 – 5 November 2016 Trusting a Mechanic and Learning Patience in Vizag After weeks of early starts, long driving days, border crossings, and mechanical challenges, Team Kontiki enjoyed a rare luxury this morning—a lie-in. We woke up later than usual and headed down for breakfast…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 69 – 4 November 2016 Stormy Seas and a Warm Welcome in Vizag Our peaceful evening by the sea at Gopalpur turned out to be rather less peaceful during the night. Shortly after we went to bed, the weather changed dramatically. Heavy rain lashed the coastline,…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 68 – 3 November 2016 Along India’s East Coast Towards Vizag We woke up to another beautiful morning on the road. With Dayal now safely on his way home, Team Kontiki had settled into life as a two-man crew. The routine was slightly different, but the…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 67 – 2 November 2016 Exploring the Sundarbans and Back on the Road We woke up to a beautiful morning in the Sundarbans, full of anticipation and excitement. Today was our chance to explore one of the most unique wildlife habitats in the world. The Sundarbans…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 66 – 1 November 2016 Into the Sundarbans and a Taste of Bengal Today marked the beginning of a new chapter in our journey. For the first time since leaving Leicester more than two months ago, Team Kontiki was down to just two members. Early in…