Sunday night Sydney time 9.55pm which is 5.55pm in Almaty.  Alexey sent me a message to say the engine was going.  I immediately rang Alexey and in the background of the phone call I could hear the engine.  What a wonderful noise!  Pip and I are so delighted.  Our plan is to leave on Tuesday night and be in Almaty on Wednesday afternoon.  Alexey has kindly agreed to come with us to the border in Mongolia, and his boss has allowed it.  We are really looking forward to continuing the trip.

Previous posting      Next posting