Well, we have confirmation the water pump is on its way, but no specific info as to exactly where it is at the moment. We wait patiently. Dennis was up at the crack of dawn again, cleaning up the back of the oil pump, where the new water pump has…
Not much to write about today. I’m not going to bore you with what we had for breakfast…:) I will bore you with some small progress though. After a not so great sleep, leapt out of bed at about 5.45am and stripped the old water pump out. Note the action,…
To say it’s hot is such an understatement. Forecast 43 degrees today – that’s shade temperature. Out in the sun is just like being in an inferno. We have ventured out for a short while though, I have to say that this unplanned break has given us a chance to…
Well, Jen has given you the news about our beloved ‘chariot’. She’s leaking water. One has to be philosophical about these things. There is always an upside reason. For us right now, there are many. Jen has been struggling in the heat, though it didn’t help that we were wandering…
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While looking for the historic old city of Khiva yesterday, we were lucky finding the Alibek guesthouse right across the road from the main entrance to the fortified settlement. The offer of accommodation in an air-conditioned room, small self contained but adequate, with a great breakfast thrown in, was accepted. All for…
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Another hot sticky night. Duvet under us, sopping wet but not a bad sleep considering. It was great to have a shower last night after eating and before preparing for bed. We have got it down to a fine art now. So refreshing. Using only about 1 litre each thanks…
As we are getting behind with things, not having any internet for 3 days, Dennis suggested I start on yesterday’s blog while we were driving. Not an easy matter. A bit like being in a tiny boat in a force 10 gale. pitching out all over the place as we…
Not a great night’s sleep. So hot and to allow air flow through the vehicle, the back door was left open into the Caranex. Trouble was the wind got up and the tent rustled all night!! Like Jen said, we had discussed the idea of having a dip in the…