After 39 gruelling days, all members of Team Ghenghis Can't are now safely home. Craig flew back from Beijing on the 5th August, and (after spending 4 days living in Terminal 3 of Beijing Airport after missing our flight...) both me and Tom returned to Bromsgrove this evening. I'll post again with the full after action report when I've recovered from all the whisky and wine drunk on the plane home.

Hazell.

Hello!

This morning, after recovering from a thoroughly memorable night out, we signed the van over to the CDPF. They showed us examples of all the good work they do, which made the trip feel thoroughly worth while. Prehaps more importantly they gave us cheeseburgers and beer.  read more »

Hello! After a physically and mentally exhausting 11 hour drive (including 3 hours at night) we have made it to the next city on route, Bayanhongor. Only 400 miles to go!

Yesterday started well with every petrol station in Altai having no diesel left. We ended up having to go to the Mercy Corps office and asking for mercy. One of the guys there knew someone who had a load stockpiled, so we went around his house and managed to get 80 litres. Suffice to say the 'water in fuel' warning light has been on more frequently than normal.  read more »

Hello! We stayed in Altai yesterday to have a rest day (for both ourselves and the van). Got a mechanic to put new transmission fluid in and repair the underbody protection, so hopefully it'll hold long enough to get to the finishing line. Gears grind horribly when you change, so it'll be a good idea if the charity rally people start researching LDV transmission repairs for when we arrive.

 Had a icy cold shower this morning, which was most appreciated.

 We set off in an hour or so, so if you don't hear from us for 4 days start contacting international rescue. I think Thunderbird 2 will be the most appropriate rescue vehicle....

See you on the other side of the Gobi!

Hazell.