Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Officially made it to UB, coming in 17th position. Thanks for all the help and support. This is the Audacious Gracious signing off.
Khovd, Mongolia
3 flat tires, lost bag w/ all documents, saved by ralliers, backtracked night driving, low on cash. Still hopeful - UB here we come!
Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia
Driven 12hrs and now 900km from Mongolia! Met Australian David & Goliath. Now in humid tent under siege by mosquitos.
Omsk, Russia
Heard odd noises, realised we had no break pads. went to auto repair, met local mechanic who helped us, bought him KFC dinner, ended up sleeping in a seedy 'per hour' hotel. Next, Novosibirsk!
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, now camping in ditch after passing Atyrau. Locals laugh when we ask for directions.
Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
In surprisingly fancy hostel after seeing that bridge towards Kzk border is closed. Thus tomorrow we take the 'scenic route'!
Volgograd, Russia
In volgograd after 2 failed tries by police to make us give 'present'. Sleeping in dodgy part of V but should be ok once sun rises
Luhansk, Ukraine
Reached outskirts of Luhansk after first episode with weird noises from car (was nothing). Camping near lake & tomorrow - Rodina!
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Had pleasure of being fined by Ukrainian police + cooked own dumplings on balcony of moldy hostelroom. Pro-shoo!
Kyiv city, Ukraine
Just passed Kiev; slept on a field 60km west of the city. Ants tried to sneak into car & immigrate to Russia. No visa -> were expelled.
Jonathan
A dashing, heedless Swedish gentleman-like daredevil aiming for Ulaan Batoor. Ulan Baattor? Not really sure about that. Actually, I don't think anyone knows how to spell it.
Amos
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