D-Day

In eight hours we leave the Shangri la in Beijing to make our way to The Great Wall for the 8.00am start of the Rally. I wonder how much sleep we will all get tonight? Not much, I suppose. The day has been a whirl of briefings, scrutineering, medical stuff, GPS programming, route talks, packing the car up etc. Adrian has been very busy with last minute adjustments to the car and every inch is crammed with stuff. Our roof box, made to hold the tent is now also our pantry. We have lots food for the remote areas of Mongolia: Adrian is very keen on looking after the inner man. We have noodles, peanut butter, and oatcakes and marmite for when some comforting familiarity is required. We have just been for a night time walk around the parking area and are hoping that it is not the last time that all the cars are together. There is already a great camaraderie which can only become more intense and I am sure that all will be upset if anyone has to retire with difficulties.

Tomorrow night we are in Daihai, Inner Mongolia, about 400 kms from here. I have no idea when I will be able to post again.

The adventure begins..........

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  1. Sam Shooter11 September 2010 at 05:31

    And I thought things here were exciting as Flo has just started (at last) to walk...looking forward to reading future posts, hope you both stay well x

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