Travel home

roperman — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:40:57 -0400

Sorted out most of our transport home now, gettin the train to Moscow on Tuesday and then to Tallinn on Saturday. Flying back to Manchester on the Sunday from there. Thanks to everyone who donated, see you all soon x

Roperman

Somehow made it to Ulaan Baatar.

roperman — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:37:58 -0400

Somehow made it to Ulaan Baatar. Not sure how. Struggling to find the drop off point though without a map. Need to sort out train tickets too.

Roperman

Just punctured another tyre 70 miles from UB.

roperman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:45:36 -0400

Just punctured another tyre 70 miles from UB. Gonna have to drive on it coz we've got no spares. The road just ran out too which is bad for gearbox

Roperman

Just found tarmac, roper creamed on it with excitement, it bubbled in the heat and popped in his eye!

roperman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:49:33 -0400

Just found tarmac, roper creamed on it with excitement, it bubbled in the heat and popped in his eye!

Roperman

Just picked up 2 nails and a sidewall puncture in about 2 hours so we are now looking for a village that can repair them.

roperman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:37:52 -0400

Just picked up 2 nails and a sidewall puncture in about 2 hours so we are now looking for a village that can repair them. Good times

Roperman

Now i know how the titanic captain felt.

roperman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:17:26 -0400

Now i know how the titanic captain felt. Hit a hidden rock and split the gear box. Managed to seal it with medical supplies and a copy of nuts! Lets hope there are on injuries.

Roperman

Finally in altay!

roperman — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:16:50 -0400

Finally in altay! Woo! Went through 3 tyres yesterday. And a pin from the brake caliper fell off so had to use part of the boot. Exhaust came off today as well.

Roperman

Just camping out go the middle of nowhere on the way to Hovd at 2500 metres.

roperman — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:37:09 -0400

Just camping out go the middle of nowhere on the way to Hovd at 2500 metres. Going well apart from the car is a bit damp now due to a large puddle

Roperman

Just in olgiy.

roperman — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:13:51 -0400

Just in olgiy. Roads are slow going, if you can call them that. Car is still in one piece though. Not sure where we're going as we've got no map

Roperman

Scary leg now, mountains, potholes,no local cash, map was stolen!

roperman — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:08:30 -0400

Scary leg now, mountains, potholes,no local cash, map was stolen! Eclipse was eerie in the altai mountains. Cross the border 2moz now. RIP Robbie.

Roperman