London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 21 – 17 September 2016 An Unforgettable Evening in Astana Today turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable days of our entire journey. After leaving Atbasar in the morning, Team Kontiki headed towards Astana, the modern capital of Kazakhstan. The distance was…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 20 – 16 September 2016 Across the Endless Kazakh Steppe After a comfortable night at the service area, we set off at around 9:30 am and began our journey deeper into Kazakhstan. Our target for the day was to head towards Astana (now known as Astana…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 19 – 15 September 2016 Kazakhstan at Last We woke to one of the most miserable mornings of the trip so far. Rain lashed against the windows, the skies were grey, and the temperature had dropped noticeably. Fortunately, inside Kontiki it was warm, dry, and comfortable.…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 18 – 14 September 2016 The Long Road Across Russia By now, life on the road had settled into a familiar routine. The excitement of border crossings and major cities had given way to the reality of covering vast distances across one of the largest countries…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 17 – 13 September 2016 Laughter, Long Roads and New Friends The day began with one of the funniest moments of the entire journey. At around 7:00 am, Dayal headed to the nearby filling station in search of toilet facilities. Finding a restroom completely empty, he…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 16 – 12 September 2016 A Wrong Turn in Moscow Our final morning at Sokolniki Campsite began with yet another opportunity to meet fellow adventurers from around the world. The previous evening, a new team had arrived at the campsite. We quickly got to know Kunal,…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 15 – 11 September 2016 Friendship Knows No Borders We woke to a very different Moscow today. Gone was yesterday’s pleasant weather, replaced by cold temperatures, grey skies, and steady rain. It was one of those days when the temptation to stay inside the warmth of…
London to Mumbai by Road 2016 – Revisited Day 14 – 10 September 2016 New Friends in Moscow After several days of long-distance driving, it was a pleasure to spend another day at the excellent Sokolniki Campsite in Moscow. The campsite was beautifully maintained, surrounded by greenery, and provided a peaceful base from which to…
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…