Monthly Archives: September 2011

Week Eight in Status Updates: The Final Stretch to Ulaanbaatar – We made it!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Pete

September 12th – Gobi Aimag, Mongolia Heading out of Altai for another tough 400km stretch of offroading…they say we’ve made it through the worst section, but that doesn’t mean the “roads” are good. Not at all. Especially if you’re driving … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Status Updates: Siberia to MONGOLIA

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Pete

September 5th – Siberia, Russia Autumn comes early here in Siberia. Camping among the birches and spruces, enjoying the brisk air and fall colors. Our car has been running on 3 cylinders now for over 300km. We’re going to try … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Status Updates: Kazakhstan and Russia

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Pete

August 27th – Kazakhstan Ran into our first other rally team in over a week – “Team Sweden” – a guy from Stockholm named Gustaf in a Ghostbusters ambulance. Convoy! Crossed the border into Kazakhstan just after midnight (border crossing … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Status Updates: Pamir Highway to Kyrgyzstan

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Pete

August 19th – Dushanbe and Pamir Highway Day One Heading up the Pamir Highway through Tajikistan for the next 4 or 5 days. Second highest road in the world. Last update for a while, so catch y’all on the other … Continue reading →

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