Jaisalmer, India
We made it to Jaisalmer. 22 hours of driving, 620km of road. Arrived at 4am and absolutely shattered. Goodnight.
Pokhran, India
130km to go! The rickshaws are still running but we're not sure how. They've bounced through 100km of potholes in the dark. Side note: some weird 'sleep outside' festival happening tonight. Crowds of people sleeping in yards, fields and on the edge of the road for the past 25km. Very creepy!@
Rajasthan, India
350km down, 250km to go. We're pushing through the night to the end. Praying the roads are clear and not too torn up.
Rajasthan, India
Just blew the carburettor off the hose. Thought we'd done something terminal when we saw the trail of liquid on the road. Patched up and secured with a peace of rope. The rickshaws are fading...@
Rajasthan, India
4:30am rise for a massive run to the finish. Not so bright eyed and bushy tailed but nothing a strong cup of chai won't fix. Our exhaust is on the brink of falling off but we kind of like it that way. The sun rise over Jaipur was stunning this morning.@
Rajasthan, India
Rolled into Jaipur in the middle of a massive festival of Ganesh. The streets were swamped with people and music. Ended up driving right through the middle of it, being swarmed by crowds and handed food as we drove by. It was very cool. Relaxing by the pool tonight. Tomorrow we will try and reach Jaisalmer, although it will be an epic 600km drive if we do. Get the Kingfishers cold at that finish line!@
Uttar Pradesh, India
Never thought I'd say this but we drove a tuk tuk to the Taj Mahal! Just watched the sun rise on the Taj which was pretty awesome. Going for a wander while the girls tuk is being fixed.@
Uttar Pradesh, India
In Fatehpur, wherever that is. Hoping to make Agra tomorrow. Cutting it very fine for time... Found the mechanics receipt blocking our air filter which is why the took was running rough. Result!
Uttar Pradesh, India
Anna got a henna tattoo stick as one of her birthday presents. It made an appearance after a few birthday drinks... this washes off right? Kanpur tomorrow (today).
Uttar Pradesh, India
Made it to Varanasi. Having breakfast on the roof of a hotel overlooking the Ganges; spectacular. A day off from driving today to celebrate Anna's 25th. Party time!
John
I drive like shit. India and I are going to get along.
will
At 8 years old I wrecked my friends dirtbike after careering off the school fiel into a giant macracarpa. India look out....