London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 30 – 26 September 2016 One Last Night in Kazakhstan Today was not a sightseeing day, nor was it a driving day. Instead, it was all about preparation. Tomorrow we would be crossing into China, one of the most anticipated and complicated sections of our entire…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 29 – 25 September 2016 Farewell Kazakhstan, Next Stop China Today marked the end of a memorable chapter of our journey through Kazakhstan. We were up a little earlier than usual, packing our belongings and preparing Kontiki for the next stage of the adventure. Over the…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 28 – 24 September 2016 A Perfect Day in the Mountains Today was one of those special days that remind you why travel is about so much more than simply moving from one place to another. In the morning, our good friends Zhan and Bella arrived…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 27 – 23 September 2016 A Taste of Home in Almaty After several busy days exploring Almaty and meeting new friends, Team Kontiki decided to enjoy a slower pace today. There was no alarm clock, no long-distance driving, and no strict itinerary. We had earned a…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 26 – 22 September 2016 Discovering the Heart of Almaty After weeks of sleeping in campsites, fuel stations, hotel car parks, and of course our faithful Kontiki motorhome, it was a real pleasure to enjoy a comfortable and uninterrupted night’s sleep in our beautiful apartment overlooking…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 25 – 21 September 2016 Running on Fumes into Almaty Our overnight stop in Akyusek had been one of the most basic of the journey so far. Facilities were minimal, but it had provided a safe place to rest, and that was all we really needed.…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 24 – 20 September 2016 Bollywood Diplomacy and a Roadside Repair After a wonderful night beside Lake Balkhash, we woke to another beautiful morning in Kazakhstan. Before departing, we treated ourselves to a hearty breakfast at the hotel consisting of eggs, baked beans, toast, and plenty…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 23 – 19 September 2016 A Fisherman’s Gift on the Shores of Lake Balkhash We woke to one of the most beautiful mornings we had experienced in Kazakhstan. The sky was crystal clear, the sun was shining, and for a change there was no sign of…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 22 – 18 September 2016 Giving Kontiki a Well-Deserved Spa Day After the excitement and hospitality of Astana, we decided to take things a little easier today. Not every day on an overland expedition needs to be a marathon drive, and after several long days behind…