The Final Run Chase

Hello again one and all.

 

Just another quick update to inform you all of the wonders of our last few days.

 

Having seriously relaxed on the beach and the warm Arabian Sea up in Goa, the team dragged themselves back onto the road in order to press on towards the finish line. As we're travelling further and further South, deeper into the Tropics, its certainly getting hotter and more humid. Which makes it very uncomfortable when driving. But the hard work in the driver's seat has continued, and over the last 2 days we're covered another 450km.We've left Goa, unfortunately, but have now entered the state of Kerala where we will be finishing.

 

Last night we pulled up into a more luxurious roadside hotel alongside three other teams, so after [finally!!!] having some nice hot showeres we spent our evening catching up over a few beers and a few curries. Very good!

 

But once again, we're up bright and early this morning to get back out on the road. We're now under 400km to Cochi, our finish line. So we're looking at getting a long and productive stint in today, to leave us with a shorter finish tomorrow so we can cruise in mid afternoon to the fan fare and celebration of a few Kingfisher beers.

 

So goodbye from us again, and we'll see you at the other end!

 

The Dream Team.

New ball...

Greetings!  We have made it to India - all three are alive and well.  Impressive stuff so far.  Tim met t'other 2 at Old Delhi Railway Station after only a brief terrifying taxi ride in (people in India do not believe in lanes, and if moving vehicles aren't touching, you can fit between them...).  Then we hopped a train to Jaisalmer, our current location.  Only a brief, 17 hour train ride.  Fortunately we had crosswords. And beds.

 

So here we are.  We have just met our rickshaw, name as of yet undecided.  Potentially looking at a cricketing pun - Trott is a popular word.  Ideas are welcome!  We have test driven it as well, without any hiccups.  No animals have yet been harmed in this adventure.  It is fairly comfortable, and only milldy likely to tip over at every corner.

 

Jaisalmer is an absolutely beautiful location.  Our hotel is based within the old fort, which is huge and most imperious.  Garth would like to point out that the fort is also yellow.  That's the extent of our knowledge on it so far.  Our hotel is amazing - not entirely the one we booked but never mind.  Had a coffee/tea on their rooftop overlooking the fort, and then nothing else for miles.  Stunning.

 

Anyway, we best be off. Need to buy some drinks and snacks, before we make our way (by rickshaw, not ours fortunately) to the big party tonight in a palce.  An actual palace.  Take care folks, and we'll try to keep you updated when we can!

 

Happy New Year!

Double G & T.