Meghalaya, India
The NE is super - many Chinese-looking faces speaking bengalese and so friendly. We bunked up in a government Circuit House in Nongpoh for free! Oddly the magistrate had read a lot about NZ and the maori and wanted to do us a favor. And it beats driving the last(!) two hours to Shillong in the dark with no lights (battery died again yesterday so back to no horn or lights). Did some decent mileage through rather trafficless (strike day) roads AND when we stopped for lunch found that it was a hindu festival day and were showered with gifts and took tea and watched dancing in the owners home with the whole family. Good day!
West Bengal, India
Digging this cooler climate. In tea country, Siliguri, after a 4am wake up this morn. Roads are in tip top shape up here and Mel is driving like the pro she is.
West Bengal, India
India's potholed roads caused much rage today. Took at least an HOUR to drive our first 30km. Lost our horn when the battery fell out due to extreme rattle - the three of us were on the plastic whistles passing massive trucks from then on. Crossed the Ganges and were made to delete our photos of the river in case of terrorist threat??! Have arrived in Raiganj, sorted out battery issue and caught up with another kiwi team at our hotel. :) success
Katwa, India
3 days to go and they're gonna have to be massive ones. Just been chased through the streets of Katwa by mangy dogs at a terrific pace. Back to dodging potholes and cows and tractors on the highway.
Katwa, India
3 days to go and they're gonna have to be massive ones. Just been chased through the streets of Katwa by mangy dogs at a terrific pace. Back to dodging potholes and cows and tractors on the highway.
Odisha, India
Sleeping at a truck stop. Watching a gecko feasting on insects around a light. Playing euchre whilst awaiting our feast (it's taking hours)
Odisha, India
Thunder storm has set in and destroyed the unbearable heat. Ricky has a few roof leaks it appears. Destination pulled forward to Baleshwar.
Odisha, India
After 5 nights and 6 long days in Andhra Pradesh we have finally crossed the border into Orissa! Bring on the lusher life. (all running smoothly, everyone well including Ricky. Hoping to get some Internet any day now )
Andhra Pradesh, India
Oh hello east coast beach! We're on the road for a beaching day, fingers crossed for some good mileage also
Andhra Pradesh, India
Back on the road at long last! Ricky was at the mechanics until 530pm this avo. Lots of catching up to do. Temperature ~37C
