Sunday, 27 May 2007

2 tips

There are two tips we are now in the fortunate position of being able to pass on to any would-be rallyers. 1, try and have a car that doesn't need to be worked on until 7.30 pm the night before the start - it's just not a particularly good way of relaxing, and 2, try and avoid being too keen to buy the guys that have helped you out a beer later that evening, leading to a bottle of whisky being demolished and a 2.30 bed time, when you have to be up at 6.00am.

What a fantastic day we've had today though. Just incredible with a big send off at the Great wall and then a wonderful drive with endless cheering and waving crowds along all the roads.
Went to see the Hanging Monastry which is built on stilts into a rock face, and had a great drive all day. We've even managed to map read so far.. A long and dusty day, but staying in a nice hotel in Datong and have covered about 420 Kilometres. An early night seems to be beckoning.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh dear,I will now have to up my offer on the old banger, minus the bits you have removed! Well that is if it makes it back. GO GO Boss

Ruth said...

Well done - a days driving completed - how exciting and what fun. I am on standy if there is anything you need! - my passport is ready, map reading skills up-to-date and Mongolian almost word perfect!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Nanny Barton you are sacked ..... allowing the toddler to go to bed that late. Presumably schnib schnob has gone!

Andrew said...

Fantatstic! Good luck and I hope you don't need to call on the spares truck (that I hope you have following you) too often.