90. 36 days since the breakdown

Thursday 4 October 2007

We have just heard from Almaty that the parcel of the parts sent by Earthroamer through UPS is now with our friendly Ford dealer. 

Unfortunately, the weather has turned bad in Almaty and as the vehicle is only half under cover, there is going to be difficulties in doing the work.  We are hoping that within six days they can actually have the vehicle together so they can see if the parts fix the fault.  If so, we will be heading off to continue the journey – we just don’t quite know how far.  We believe if we leave any later, we will be stranded in the snow and ice in Siberia (a bit like Napoleon trying to get to Moscow in winter!)  We will keep you posted.

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