Day 11
We crossed the border into Russia. The formalities went fairly swiftly but many cars were broken and needed transport. As we headed to Camp, our broken exhaust continued to cause problems, and we realized that our gearbox mount was starting to melt. The local rally support team went to work on our exhaust. It was quite a sight. Meanwhile in Athens, Thanos was hatching a plan to get us a new mount and a spare head just in case there was engine damage. He arranged for Fanis, who didn't need a Russian visa to fly in, but not before locating a mount in Paris. In his own words: My Paris 504 brother called another 504 brother who opened his store and got the part late at night. Late pm scramble with stewardess friend found other stewardess with colleague flying to Athens next morning Handed the part to stewardess, I picked up in Athens and gave it to Fanis
Great to read about this and follow the rally news - I sent the new tyres out to Pavlodar via the freight company I work for and have been following all of the action! Enjoy the rest of the incredible experience and best wishes from the UK!
ReplyDeleteDon’t ever give up! Don’t stop at Paris. Go all the way down to Iberia. Finish the continent.
ReplyDeleteI got the whole idea when 16 looking at the atlas and done it when 36.
Except took 3 years backpacking.I’m sure you’re feeling what Earth is all about.
Enjoy the whole.Wishing you luck and high spirit!
Let 10 camels tow if you get fed up with welding and driving.
ReplyDeleteThey’re the sweetest and the strongest....