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...)
Bitter sweet finale and farewell to good friends.
On October - 17 - 20105 COMMENTS
We went to the formal dinner last night. Kind of bitter sweet. Everyone was excited about finishing the toughest rally the organization has ever done. And they have done over 60 events! Nice to know that it was challenging for everyone including the real rally guys. But the toughest part was saying goodbye to all our friends. When you travel with people for 6 weeks in sometimes very adverse conditions, you really build great relationships. Too bad everyone is spread all over the globe. Walking around... (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...)