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…
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 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 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…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 33 – 29 September 2016 Our First Full Day on the Roads of China Before continuing with today’s journey, many readers have asked what is involved in driving a foreign vehicle through China. Unlike most countries, independent travel by foreign vehicles is not permitted. Every vehicle…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 32 – 28 September 2016 Becoming Chinese Drivers for a Day After the long and exhausting border crossing yesterday, we were hoping for a quieter day. How wrong we were! China has very strict regulations regarding foreign vehicles, and before we could continue our journey, both…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 31 – 27 September 2016 Entering China – A Day of Patience and Paperwork Last night, Team Kontiki and Team USA gathered together for one final dinner in Kazakhstan. It was a relaxed evening filled with conversation, laughter, and anticipation as we discussed the challenges and…