What a difference a few days make
Submitted by Balfour on Fri, 18/07/2008 - 4:46pm.
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After a few really long days of driving, hot nights sleeping in the car and very little food we've reached Kazakhstan. Last night we hit the border, it took over three hours to do both sides and could be described as somewhat shambolic it was the most easy going to date. Interestingly enough whilst driving in that general direction yesterday we met a French convoy making a similiar trip to us-the border seemed to take them longer.
Once we were through we had a bit of a cook by the side of the road and then camped a few km down the road. Now all the way through Russia everytime we settled down for the night we were afraid locals would hassle us, the police would tell us to move on etc. etc. But this morning we awoke to beautiful sunlight a flock(?) of about 20 horses just coming for a look, and when the farmer drove past he just honked his horn and waved.
The Kazakhs are really very friendly and welcoming, its in the running for the best country that we have been to.
So right now we are in a four star hotel in Oral, just been in the sauna and now im sitting in a bathrobe. I know this will sound like a rubbish claim but it looks as through we're actually gonna get two full meals today.
So looks like well have a couple of beers, a good nights sleep and then hit the road to Aktobe tomorow.
Much Love
Tom and Phil
Re: What a difference a few days make
What a fantastic experience you appear to be having guys.....you'll come back to the UK different men!!!!!!
Keep enjoying the experience!!!
Luv Hel & Ady.xx
Re: What a difference a few days make
Re: What a difference a few days make
glad to hear you're still safe and sound. still thinking of you! xxx