We did it!
On Saturday the 27th of August we finished our epic journey. Â 10,011 miles of adventure. Â
Bayankhongor, Mongolia
stayed here last night, good food and an attempt at a shower! First 125 miles today is apparently bad road and then 300 odd miles on TARMAC! Going to get as close to finish as poss, sleep in the car and then finish it Saturday morning
Govi-Altai, Mongolia
Dotty is purring again. Been at mechanics all morning, new spring fitted, exhaust and sump guard sorted, bonnet re-attached and two tyres fixed. Ignoring the fact that the handbrake is massively off centre! 700 miles left on apparently better road.
Govi-Altai, Mongolia
just when Dotty thought she had enough of a battering...hit a hole and the roof box flew off landing on the windscreen cracking it...hit another hole and the bonnet is no longer attached...both are now stuck on with gaffa tape! Hit a massive rock and the exhaust is now making an impressive noise. The team we are with have also lost their entire exhaust. Also had a flat tyre to add to the mix. Average speed 18mph. Hotel tonight as we are all filthy!
Khovd, Mongolia
stayed in a gur last night for the first time, warm and flat bed :-) setting off for Altai now, 2 long days ahead with no phone signal. Meant to be the worst stretch of road so our 12mph yest probably won't be beaten!
Khovd, Mongolia
3 river crossings, 3 times stuck in sand, 1 flat tyre, possible the dodgiest bridge in the world and an average speed of 12mph!! Fun times in Mongolia
Bayan Olgii, Mongolia
We are in Mongolia!!! Not actually in Olgi but on our way there. The roads are absolute carnage, Dotty is taking an absolute pasting and we are covered in dust already. Stunning place, now the mere task of driving over 1000 miles off road! Average speed so far....20mph!@
Oskemen, Kazakhstan
funny day, finally gave our football away to some local kids. Spot of hockey whilst waiting for roof box to be fixed and now off for dinner as we are starving! Russian border tomorrow, whoop whoop!
Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
100 miles north of Usharal and the welding on the roof box has gone....now gaffa taped to the roof while we hunt for a welder!!
Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
a mamouth drive today, 17 hours and 700 miles! Not seen much other than the inside of the car. Good roads and nice scenery make Dotty a very happy lady today.
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hmmmm .... Aussie doing the essential european trip.... desperate for that bit of adventure... bring it on :)
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