We left from Uralsk to Aktobe. A ride of around 470km. To our surprise the road was impeccable. A brand new wide, clean and flat road just like the German autobahn minus the antisocial Mercedes and BMW drivers. But there were considerable less gas stations, the asphalt was not that technical advanced and we did not see any road marking. In fact is was just a plain road, but in pretty good shape. Unfortunately it only lasted for 300km, and the remaining part of the trip compensated for the easy ride we had before. We had some flash-backs from when we entered Ukraine. The 'road' varied from bumps, holes gravel, concrete and/or complete lack of any hard surface to ride on. Johan's lap-top did not survive the ride (R.I.P)
Nevertheless we enjoyed the rough terrain and it was a real test for the bikes. These bikes where made for these conditions and they handled perfectly.
Kazakhstan people are extremely friendly. When we enter the villages, it's like the circus has arrived. Cars honking their horns, people waving and wanting to talk to us. "Where are you from and where are you going?" are the standard questions.
When we tell them we're on our way to Japan many people get the post Chernobyl syndrome. All the men are warring us that our penises will stop working, but we'll take our chances and are determined to go to Japan.
Complete shaken to bits we arrived at our hotel in Aktobe. A nice warm meal and recharging the batteries for tomorrow. We will have to drive around 650km to get to Aralsk. With the road conditioning we will not be able to do this in one day, so probably we will do our first night camping somewhere along the road.
9 comments:
Hi guys, I am proud of you, this is quite an experience and you are all doing great. Enjoy the kick but please be careful. xxx
Ho, mannen. Wacht efkes bij den overzet ik ben onderweg,
Hou je haaks, Schroef.
Ni waar zenne...
Aangezien ge kampeer gerief bij hebt, moet ge 't maar gebruiken ook!
Zo.
niet teveel pietepiete in die tent he
Nulla tenaci invia est via
zoek het maar zelf op , ik blijf deze prachtige site volgen gr
Voor de aanhouder is geen weg onbegaanbaar .mooi gezegd jacky dit slaat wel op de mannen :-)groetjes leonie
You guys are doong great! Carl, it is wonderful to see the pictures from the trip! Ride safe!
All the best from Singapore,
Simon & Akiko
Hi this is Gu from Singapore, looks your trip is really interesting and many unexpected findings. Carl may reduce some weight when you arrive in Japan. Take care and will continue to read your venture stories.
als ge in het aralmeer gaat zwemmen zie dat ge niet op nen ouwe onderzeeer duikt he
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