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Reached Odessa last night, randomly met Scottish bloke called Kevin in internet cafe who very kindly let us all have a bath. We were stinking after sleeping rough since the alps! We then net nice lady, Alena, in a book shop who let us stay the night at her flat in Odessa, Banter!
Have been trying to drive 12hrs a day but borders have often made this impossible. It took the thick end of 5 hrs to cross 500m of no man's land between Bulgeria, Moldova and Ukraine. Met American pimp who explaind the craic with insurance which saved a lot of ball ache.
Roads are considerably slower in Ukraine, aiming to cover over 300miles per day though. Will hopefully be penetrating for Russia this afternoon. Expecting lots of paperwork and all the bulls*** that goes with it.
Cars are all fine, although Gladys' n/s top mount has developed a knock after Shep dropped her in some holes! Panda is still having a few gearbox issues, jumping into second when parked. This is no problem when on the move however. Expecting them to take a beating as we get closer to Mongolia.
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