Beijing, China
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
That's jokes we made it, you know what I mean init!!! Time for a beer.
Altay, China
After five breakdowns yesturday, we finally rolled into Altai around midnight... A few rowdy Mongolians and the threat of Marc getting stabbed... Could of dampered our spirits but they remind us too much of Ewok's to really take them seriously... Hot shower, bottle of vodka and a badly dubed film were very welcome. We are currently trying to get new shockys fitted on Garrie... Hopefully she will be happy to carry on today!!! However the rumours of a 1meter high river are a little daunting...
Astana, Kazakhstan
Went for a paddle in the big lake on the map and then drove the rest of the 1200km journey up to Astana...in one go! Now that's some serious rallying folks! We then spent a night in the life size theme park known as Astana and are know making our way to the Russian border to begin the traverse into Mingolia. Wish us luck!!!
Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
We've had a wicked couple of nights in Almaty and we are now on our way to Astana... Just bumped in to a Chinese Convoy consisting of about 10 4x4's on a rally to Greece; "the birthplace of human civilization" ... Lot's of photo's ; ) ... Now: on the road again ... Might stop off an ** some text is missing **
Province of Volgograd, Russian Federation
went for a night out on the tiles and were taught a lesson in Russia dance etiquette.
Province of Volgograd, Russian Federation
Arrived in Russia today, staying in a weird roadside motel with 4 other ralliers, off to Volgograd tomorrow.
Odesa, Ukraine
The convoy had some car trouble and a member had to be towed by the transit van. Nevertheless we made it to Odesa and managed to find a 2 person room for the 3 of us so Nick very kindly dawned his mossy net and slept on the balcony. We are now heading for a Ukrainian dance festival or a boogy.@
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large"><strong><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FF6600">On a Wheel and a Prayer... </font></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large"></span> </p><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 10px"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">On the 24th July 2010 three you</span></font></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 10px"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">ng men will set off from Goodwood Race track in West Sussex with 1500 </span></font></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 10px">or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 10px">so</span></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 10px">other adventurers on a 10,000 mile journey to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. Why you ask? To raise money </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 10px">for </span></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 10px">charity!</span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black"><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">The rules are simple…Taking absolutely any route imaginable, teams must drive from Goodwood Racetrack </span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small">to </span></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small">Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, where they will donate their vehicle and at LEAST £1000 to designated charities </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small">in </span></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small">Mongolia. The only thing is...the vehicle must have an engine size of 1000 cc or less i.e completely</span></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">unsuitable!</span></font></div></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">A number of charities will benefit from the rally. The charities in question are chosen by the organizers and set </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">out to help the people of Mongolia by, amongst other things, supporting families, teaching residents vital skills </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">and protecting children. In 2007 the rally raised over £200,000 for the people of Mongolia. Check out this </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left">website for detail of these fantastic charities. </div></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="apple-style-span"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">If you would like to donate please visit our Just Giving Page at:</span></font></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></span></div></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">http://www.justgiving.co.uk/onawheelandaprayer</span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">Facebook group: </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">Mongol Rally On a Wheel and a Prayer </span></font></div></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></div><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">Thank's in advance for your time and support.</span></font></div></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font><div style="text-align: left"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"><br /></span></font></div> <span class="apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small">Miles, Nick and Marc (a.k.a) Team: On a Wheel and a Prayer.</span></font></div></span></span><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small"> </span></p>