Friday 15th September – 8.27pm – Charyn Canon, Kazakhstan “I’ve never been so happy in my life.” “You’re drunk on wine.” “No I’m drunk on life.” “Oh you big fat hippy.”
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Vive la Visa Revolution
I’m writing this with our Uzbekistan visas proudly displayed in our passports; so I’m now free to write about the long procedure we had to go through to get it. No possibility of a jinx 😉 Firstly one has to fill in an online form with your details and print off two copies together with […]
New Friends in Almaty
Driving into the old capital of Almaty after dark was an amazing experience (for me at least) as I got to gaze outside the window at all the sights. The fringes of the city are lined with kebab stalls, fruit markets, small shops and restaurants. Both cars and people mill around in amongst the swirls […]
Hitchhikers of the World Unite and Take Over
When I was younger I used to hitchhike. At the age of 17 my friend Havana and I spent 10 days hitching from London to Scotland and back again. I’ve hitched from England to the South of France, all over Malta, Holland, Central London and would frequently hitch from my parent’s house in Shaftesbury up […]
Two Bottles of Wine and a Squirrel
[Update: As of September 21st, voting in now closed. The winner by a country mile is photo #5 taken by Captain!] Who knew you could have so much fun with two bottles of red wine and a squirrel? One of the best things about our trip is just taking one’s time. It’s such a luxury, […]
Crime and Punishment
Rather ironic, I suppose, that the day I ‘get arrested’ is the day I started reading Dostoevsky’s book. While in Rome and all that….. The corruptness of the Kazakhstan police is well known among people who travel here; particularly to those that are driving here. And so it was our time eventually came to have […]
Russia: Altai Photos
Carry on Camping (in a car)
I never went camping as a child. Indeed, to this day I don’t think I’ve ever seen my parents within 50 metres of a tent. I can recall setting up camps in my brother’s and mine bedrooms and the fun that ensued. A few times we even ventured out into the garden with some makeshift […]
Red, red wine
I found a shop that sells Chilean red wine. At £3.50, bring it on!!
Russia Route: Stage 4
At the last update we were celebrating Clare’s birthday in style at the Hotel Central in Barnaul, Russia. Unfortunately, one night at the hotel turned into two – I won’t bore you with the gory details, but let’s just say the services of a reliable bathroom were required. I think we both would’ve liked to […]