We keep thinking about how we could have kept have kept going. But it's hard to think of a way. Some of our problems were fairly minor and easily fixable - if there had been been time, others were more serious but possibly surmountable, again given a little time. The driving days have been so long and the conditions so punishing that it all became impossible. We expected to be slower than the days driving time in the route book, but, in reality, many people have been having problems keeping up. The worst thing is that when you arrive in day after day close to midnight or even well afterwards and then have to get off at 6, and do not have a rest day after some of the most gruelling conditions imaginable there is never an opportunity to work on the cars without falling badly behind. Conditions were very hard in Mongolia but, even the slower cars like us managed to arrive in daylight or only shortly after dark most nights. Plus we had two rest days to recuperate and get repairs etc...
Hi Barbara and Adrian,
ReplyDeleteWe love your blog.What an amazing adventure you are having. The photos are fabulous.
It sounds hard,fantastic and hairy too.Just so remote to life in Steeple.I met John at the Valentine's club today,he was asking after you.
All is well at this end.House is fine.Weather really warm, 24 degrees tomorrow.I'm keeping everything crossed for you, and that Darling car.Keep going and stay safe and warm! love and very best wishes Jacqueline, Marcus and Peter xxx