Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Unfortunately our little car did not make it all the way to UB, but did get to Altai. In the end the Gobi defeated us. Huge thanks to the Last Rat and Spanish guys who helped us so much, including an epic tow! Now in Ulaanbaatar, which is pretty grim. Paddy and James fly home tomorrow, Will continues his adventures. It has been an amazing experience, so proud to have got so far, but disappointed not to have finished.
Bayan Olgii, Mongolia
we are in Mongolia! Terrible Russian side to the border, really officious and not open on Sundays, so 5 or so teams camped out for the night together. The border still took all of Monday, and we were very lucky the Mongolian side were friendly and got 3 teams through. Mongolia is beautiful, snow capped mountains and endless smaller hills, as well as a good range of wildlife, birds of prey and bison! We camped high up in the mountains last night, and are now on our way! So excited we're here!
Barnaul, Russia
we have just crossed the border after being turned away at Ridder, where the roads are apparently impassable on the Russian side. Lost lots of time, so now hoping to cross Mongol border on Monday morning. Car and people are holding up well! Can't wait for Mongolia!
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
For any teams behind us the the border at Osh is open. Lots of police checks in Uzbekistan near the border, but not too much bother. Spent a day and a half in Kyrgyzstan. Once in the mountains it was absolutely incredible scenery. 3000 meters up, we could see snow covered peaks and lots of nomadic people living in yurts!
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
we have spent a night and morning in Samarkand, absolutely incredible city with stunning mosques and medrassas. Now to Osh via Tashkent and into kyrgyrzstan. Can't wait for the mountains after the desert. Car is holding up well so far, as are we! Thinking of people at home, but spirits are high in team Angry spider!! @
Bukhara Province, Uzbekistan
Just picked up James from the airport! Now there is no stopping us!
Khorezm Province, Uzbekistan
Arrived in Khiva this afternoon, incredible walled city with huge minarets! Day off from driving tomorrow! Then on to Bukhara to find James! Also our first test of putting rubbish low grade 80 octane petrol in the car, so far so good! @
Mangystau, Kazakhstan
road from Atyrau was in really good condition, best we've seen for a while! Road to Uzbek border looks less good, but we'll cross tomorrow morning. Another stunning sunset, now time for a beer! @
Volgograd, Russia
camped near volgograd last night, hoping to cross the border into Kazakhstan today!
Kyiv city, Ukraine
Ukraine border last night no probs, roads are very good here, first speeding fine (guess who!)
