Rally Roos

25/11/2014

After being seperated for a couple of days the team regrouped in Ashgabat Turkmenistan. With the plan to drive out to and camp the night in Derweze.

25/11/2014

We visited Gallipoli and spent a morning watching the sunrise over Lone Pine. We meet a lovely Turkish Family who shared watermelon with us, it was humbling to visit the sites and see how well maintained they were.

25/11/2014

After drinking two nights away in Vama Veche ROmania, the guys decided to convoy with our Good Friends Team Legendary from Canada. As we were all heading south together we visited the beautiful coast line of the Black Sea.

26/09/2014

The returned Rally Roos (Leeuy and Sean) are hosting a BBQ to share our stories, photos and videos with you all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/737970012941048/

In true Mongol Rally fashion the event will have food, drink and a place to set up your tent.

25/09/2014

We drove rather quickly around the Place, From Klenova, Czech Republic to Vienna, Austria in a day. Then Austria, Hungary into Romania. Just so we could get to the spots we really wanted to see.

25/09/2014

After a Night camping in Sibiu with Team Anyway We Khan - GT Mongol Rally 2014 We headed up to the Mountain Highway: Transfagarasan. It is rated as one of the best driving roads in the world.

25/09/2014

The Rally started in Battersea Park, London but we had to pack the Car in Crewe. We were well outfitted by Animals Suits, and powered by ArkPak.

25/09/2014

The Czech Republic was our first stop, after Driving 22 hours from London we arrived in Prague the City took us be surprise, When then headed to the Czech Out Party.

25/09/2014

We Got on the Train to France with Terry Aus (we named the Car). We decided to get to Prague asap. So we did France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Crossed into Germany in One Day.

12/09/2014

Souvenir? http://wp.me/s3NOvK-souvenir

Leaving Uzbekistan and entering Kazakhstan took the better part of 6 hours, 10 USD, a can of heinz baked beans and a tin of chicken in bribes, several wrist bands and one flat soccer ball. After Joe managed to fill his currency declaration wrong, causing a half hour delay and made us miss our spot in the queue, the vehicle paperwork was complete and we could move on to getting the car checked through customs. [ 598 more words. ]

12/09/2014

Finally entering Mongolia http://wp.me/p3NOvK-4i

We arrived at the Russia-Mongolia border after a few days drive through the southern part of the Taiga forest. An incredibly scenic freshly laid bitumen road that follows a river winding its way south towards Mongolia. Having camped through the back half of Kazakhstan and then two days through Russia we had a river bath at the Altai region monument and attempted to bestow ourselves with good luck by swimming in the icy cold river and then climbing a mountain to get a view of the Altai region and get some travellers good luck. [ 316 more words. ]

12/09/2014

Well this is less than ideal http://wp.me/p3NOvK-4d

We arrived at the Russia-Mongolia border after a few days drive through the southern part of the Taiga forest. An incredibly scenic freshly laid bitumen road that follows a river winding its way south towards Mongolia. Having camped through the back half of Kazakhstan and then two days through Russia we had a river bath at the Altai region monument and attempted to bestow ourselves with good luck by swimming in the icy cold river and then climbing a mountain to get a view of the Altai region and get some travellers good luck. [ 316 more words. ]

12/09/2014

Well this is less than ideal http://wp.me/p3NOvK-48

We arrived at the Russia-Mongolia border after a few days drive through the southern part of the Taiga forest. An incredibly scenic freshly laid bitumen road that follows a river winding its way south towards Mongolia. Having camped through the back half of Kazakhstan and then two days through Russia we had a river bath at the Altai region monument and attempted to bestow ourselves with good luck by swimming in the icy cold river and then climbing a mountain to get a view of the Altai region and get some travellers good luck. [ 316 more words. ]

10/09/2014

The car has made it back to the UK. Thank you Bearded Dragons - Mongol Rally 2014. Well done Josh and Joe.

29/08/2014

Joe and Josh have made it out of Mongolia, taking with them two other Ralliers to the Russian city of Ulan Ude. All is going well, apart from a wet tent.

26/08/2014

The Rally Roos would like to take the time to say thank you to everyone for supporting us. After 5 weeks and 2 days we have finally finished the Mongol Rally. We now plan to drive back to the UK.

23/08/2014

The Rally Roos are currently broken down in the Mongolian desert. Good thing we have skyfall and the Ark Pak to keep us entertained while we wait for s tow truck.

15/08/2014

Rally Roos debut Christian Rock album "Devils Within" is available on iTunes.

15/08/2014

Meeting the Master http://wp.me/p3NOvK-43

After two and a half hours of border crossing madness (car searched twice, immigration’s only computer crashed and the sniffer dog just wanted to play) we entered The Republic of Karakalpakstan int the north of Uzbekistan. We entered the border town… [ 365 more words. ]

15/08/2014

The Road from Hell http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3T

So three Irishmen, three Americans and four Australians walk into a bar… As we left Darvaza we spotted two other teams, Lock Stock and Three Smoking Hondas (Irish Bikers) and The Global Goulets (Americans in a one door Micra.) Convoying along the… [ 482 more words. ]

15/08/2014

Burning Ring of Fire http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3O

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15/08/2014

And then we were three… http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3M

Today we finalised our visas for Iran and left Istanbul to see the sights of Cappadocia. The Iranian visa was the only visa we could not apply for from Australia, requiring us to apply for an authorisation code and then visit an embassy in person. Our… [ 362 more words. ]

14/08/2014

Get comfortable being uncomfortable http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3K

Hey, check out my current location at maps.me! ge0://Yy5gsXhkMv or http://ge0.me/Yy5gsXhkMv Leavig Istanbul for Gallipoli to pay our respects at the memorials there. We are stuck in a massive traffic jam of locals leaving town to spend Ramadam with their… [ 202 more words. ]

14/08/2014

Clutching at Straws http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3I

On our return to Istanbul things got a little heated… As a driver, I believe I am capable. However with the offroad techniques I will be the first to admit I am not really experienced. So while driving into Keşan we hit traffic hard. Driver (Sean)… [ 208 more words. ]

13/08/2014

Lest we forget http://wp.me/p3NOvK-3E

Today the Rally Roos paid our respects to the fallen soldiers of Gallipoli, those men of a similar age to ourselves that travelled across to the other end of the world, not to sightsee but to fight a war. It was a hollowing experience to stand where they… [ 477 more words. ]

12/08/2014

Crossing the amazing deserts of Iran and keeping our navigation systems and phones charged all of the way.

07/08/2014

While in Bulgaria we had a sleepover with Team Legendary Mongol Rally 2014. The first of many for this trip.

We enjoyed a rest day at Vama Veche, Romania but now it was time to head off with the Canadians from Team Legendary. We convoyed to Bulgaria in an attempt to...

05/08/2014

In Cappadocia, Turkey. We saw the hot air balloons at Sunrise and Joe and Tomas got a trim by Nathan , using the power from our Ark Corporation, Ark Pak.

05/08/2014

The Rally Roos with "Roo Aide" ready to deliver!

03/08/2014

Leading up the the launch, two weeks ago and we are still only in Istanbul.

The boys get the car ready for the kickoff in London. The Car now named "Terry Aus" is packed and ready for the big adventure to Mongolia. On the first day t...