We are sad to report the failed bid on the stove. An alternative is being sought.
On the plus side, we have agreed a route which will take us through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekhistan, Kyrgystan, Kazakhstan, Russia and then on to Mongolia. The cost in Visas is over £500, but we decided that it was worth it. The route is approximately 8,000 miles and takes us from the relative calm of the european road network, to mountain tracks and rutted paths of Mongolia. All this in a trusty Nissan Micra.
Basically, we have decided that, once the visas have been bought and paid for, we are ready to depart with our Magic Tree. Essentially, we are seeking to be the least prepared team in the entire rally. A testament to middle aged apathy. We intend to prove to these Johnny-come-latelys that a couple of stout fellows can give them a run for their money and get a decent sun-tan in the process.
Watch this space, there is plenty (not) to do. Plans are afoot and decision are to be made.
Stay Low Beam.
Friday, 28 March 2008
Monday, 24 March 2008
Magic Tree
Time has come to introduce team 'Low Beam' to the wider world.
We are two middle aged men with middle age spread looking to travel the silk Road in a Nissan Micra as part of the 2008 Mongol Rally.
http://mongolrally.theadventurists.com/
This blog will stand as a record of our preparation (Or lack of it) and an account of our adventure.
Why Low Beam you may ask? Well, with over 30 stone of male in the front seats of a small family car, chances are, we will never achieve full beam.
Nick and Alex have finally started on their 9,000 mile journey with a £7 bid on a petrol stove. It is hoped that it will become our companion and cook many nutritious meals between London and Ulan Bataar.
But our first real achievement has to be marked in this initial post. We have completed the actual purchase of a 'Magic Tree' air freshener, this is to be the cornerstone of our personal hygiene plans for our epic journey.
We are two middle aged men with middle age spread looking to travel the silk Road in a Nissan Micra as part of the 2008 Mongol Rally.
http://mongolrally.theadventurists.com/
This blog will stand as a record of our preparation (Or lack of it) and an account of our adventure.
Why Low Beam you may ask? Well, with over 30 stone of male in the front seats of a small family car, chances are, we will never achieve full beam.
Nick and Alex have finally started on their 9,000 mile journey with a £7 bid on a petrol stove. It is hoped that it will become our companion and cook many nutritious meals between London and Ulan Bataar.
But our first real achievement has to be marked in this initial post. We have completed the actual purchase of a 'Magic Tree' air freshener, this is to be the cornerstone of our personal hygiene plans for our epic journey.
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