It could be today – driving thru the small villages from Troyes to Paris – narrow roads and beautifully prepared crop land – green and yellow fields of winter wheat. The roads were not much wider than the car so driving took every bit of attention to keep us safe. So today was a favorite! My true favorite was Mongolia – camping on green steppes that contrasted with the vast and beautiful desert. The desert is filled with beautiful desert plants of amber, purple, green and orange yellow, an... (more...)
Recap from Fritz
On October - 18 - 201010 COMMENTS
Got a surprise call from Fritz today. He’s spending the week solo in Paris. After so many days of traveling with Lang, making decisions as an individual is strange to say the least. Every decision in the last 37 days – when to eat, where to turn, what the car needs – has been made as a team. Fritz said that when Lang left him with his family at the finish line he just didn’t know what to do. He had to get the car taken care of, find his hotel and get ready... (more...)
FINISH LINE!!! Day 37 Saturday 16th Oct – Troyes to Paris (France) 203km
On October - 16 - 20102 COMMENTS
THEY MADE IT!!!! Lang and Fritz paraded into Paris on Saturday – One of 85 cars to cross the finish line! According to the official rally report they’ve driven approximately 10,000 miles in just 32 days (with 5 “rest days”). Lang’s daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were there to welcome No. 19 to Paris. Lang told me on Saturday that he felt a little lost and laughed saying that it was a good thing his daughter was there to lead him around and tell... (more...)
Day 36 Friday 15th Oct – Aix les Bains to Troyes (France) 431km
On October - 15 - 201014 COMMENTS
Tough 400 kilometers today. This morning we were on some great small French roads. Lots of twisty narrow roads and small villages. Unfortunately it was overcast and foggy. We just about froze. It was just miserable. We ended up putting the side curtains on for the first time. Only 200 kilometers left out of 14000. Champagne tomorrow night! Best Lang PS: Henry got a good scrubbing tonight for the big entrance into Paris tomorrow. (more...)
Day 34 Wednesday 13th Oct – Ancona to Viareggio (Italy) 434km
On October - 13 - 20105 COMMENTS
It’s been a crazy day here at Mission Control! It all started with the following email and picture from Lang. Today started with an Italian traffic jam on the Autostrada. Well, here we are in Italy. The ferry was a couple hours late and it is raining cats and dogs. And oh yes, there is an accident on the autostrade that has us stopped! It will be an interesting day! -Lang Little did Lang know just how interesting today would be! Within an hour of receiving Lang’s email I got... (more...)