Barnaul, Russia

However we managed to tie the two pieces together using some wire, an arno strap and some cable ties anddd managed to cross the bord

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 05:02 UTC 5th August 2014

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A crazy 48 hours! Trying deaperately to escape the treacherous Kazakh roads we got smacked into from behind by a Russian truck, our

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 10:21 UTC 2nd August 2014

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Almaty, Kazakhstan

Spent a couple of days in the old capital of Kazakhstan before heading on towards Mongolia!

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 10:19 UTC 30th July 2014

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After passing through Aktobe we enjoyed a late afternoon swim in the serene lake Qamystybas before camping in the dessert for the night.

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 19:05 UTC 27th July 2014

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First night of camping in Kazakhstan! A relatively smooth day apart from the roads...so far anything but smooth with potholes that

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 13:02 UTC 25th July 2014

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We made it through Ukraine unscathed! After 2 hours at the border we were let through and continue on..

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 15:23 UTC 24th July 2014

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Standing in Maydan Square where many protests have taken place - all is calm but it is a surreal view

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 22:11 UTC 23rd July 2014

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Resting up for the night before we stampede nto Kyiv..

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 16:24 UTC 23rd July 2014

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After some dodgy running around and friendly border guards we just passed through the border into Ukraine! Onto L'viv...

Basem Mohamed
Of Hussar Adventurists
On the The Mongol Rally 2014 09:27 UTC 23rd July 2014

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Recharged our batteries in a warm bed - we will miss that. Next stop - Ukraine!