By Marijke and Trudy Mongolia-Russia border. Dirk has completed the lubrication and inspection of the T-Ford, started the engine and immediately saw that there is no oil pressure. Turns off the engine and he crawl under the T-Ford. After some … Continue reading →

By Marijke and Trudy Opening photo Last days in Mongolia We stay in a hotel in Olgii for a few days to prepare for the trip through Russia. We clean the cars and tidy up. Collect the appropriate papers and … Continue reading →

By Marijke and Trudy High through the Altai Mountains Wednesday May 15 This morning Dirk and Nico replaced both steering knuckles. After a luxurious coffee we resume our journey via the gas station. On the edge of the city we … Continue reading →

By Trudy Altay, city with the luxury of a hotel! After a good night’s sleep in our winter camp, Dirk crawls under the hood of the LandRover. That also needs his attention. The air filter is full of sand and … Continue reading →

By Trudy Bigger reaches This morning Nico and Dirk first removed the inner tube, looked for a hole, patched it and put it back in. Job done and we have a good spare tire again. After 4 days of driving … Continue reading →

By Nico & Marijke On the way to Biger Thursday May 9. In the morning we were cleaning up the gers and loading our stuff into the cars. Then a cup of coffee and milk tea with cake in the … Continue reading →

By Trudy Yesterday we made reports and Dirk took extra care of the T-Ford. Dirk has made the plan to have a new steering rod made, which will be stronger than the rod that is currently under the T-Ford and … Continue reading →

By Dirk  Visit to the project in Bayankhongor Today we visit the project for disabled children in Bayankhongor. Bayankhongor is the capital of the province of Bayankhongor, located in the south-west of Mongolia. This province is almost 4 times the … Continue reading →

By Marijke and Trudy On the way to Bayanhongor We get up early because, if the handlebars are good, we want to drive some kilometers. That works and we are making good progress. We follow the road past the electricity … Continue reading →

By Trudy and Marijke Broken steering rod We have been invited for a tour of the school. Four hundred children attend this school, 70% of whom come from nomadic families. They receive breakfast at school, paid for by the government. … Continue reading →