Today was a rest day – but let us first define what a rest day is. A rest day is actually a day to give our little Rickshaw, Lassi, maintenance and prepare mechanically for onward journey. Today we spent half the day working on Lassi, getting her ready for the final assault – Jaipur to Jaisalmer – 700 kilometres of desert driving! Exhaust fixed again for the x-teenth time. Roof rack fixed, nuts and bolts tightened, electrical system checked again, and fuel pump overhauled. Tomorrow we hope to conquer 350 of the remaining 700 kilometres and make it to Jodhpur. We are departing Jaipur at 6am, and expect we will be on the road for 12 hours.
For those in Sydney listening to ABC 702, hope you tuned in today and heard us being interviewed during a live cross to India. We will be on again this Thursday. Listen to the Robbie Buck Evening show from 8pm Sydney time.
While waiting for mechanical work to be completed today, we visited Amber Fort in Jaipur which was an amazing experience. We recommend visiting Jaipur if you are ever in India.
Top Tip: When asking for directions in India, don’t ask once, ask at least three times. You will be guaranteed 3 different directions, the outcome is pure luck!
Next Update we hope from Jodhpur!
We heard your dulcet tones on Robbie Buck’s programme last night. Jaipur sounds interesting. You are now approaching the home straight – GO LASSI !
I’m thinking that road trips in Australia will be quite dull from now on. Also it might be an idea to cancel the road side assistance, now that you’re well versed on the workings of an engine.
Safe travels!
Howdy fellas. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, ahhhh reminds me of my youth. i had a lot of fun in those towns when i was 21! Hope you enjoy and savour every moment. Wish I was there sharing the adventure.
Hool
Paul, Charlotte and Lily got their postcards and were so excited to actually get MAIL. I hope you have photos of your Zoo visit – you will be harassed when you get home. We had to check out what a YAK looked like – thank god for Google. I want to know if the Thunderbirds are still in costume have you spotted them at all?
all the best for tomorrow – looks like a long day ahead