Mongolia Five O are a team of intrepid explorers from the depths of South and West Wales. On a mission to Mongolia to drink a beer in as many countries as possible... and to raise money for charity of course...

ARRIVED IN ULAANBAATAR

Finally arrived in Ulaanbaatar earlier today. It's been a long, hard couple of days drive but we've come to the end of our journey at alast. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride but we've enjoyed every minute. Nice now to get back to civilization and a shower is most definitely welcome.

Mongolia

We have managed 2 make it 2 bayankhongor. Have had a puncture and totally shredded a tire going thru the mountains from olgi to khovd.

Heading straight for arvaikheer 2night in the hopes of being able 2 get on the good roads 2 ulaanbaatar tomorrow.

SMS Update

Have hit the Mongolian border and waiting with about 15 other teams 2 get through once paperwork clears. Time 4 a cup of tea...

SMS Update

Our early start has been delayed by having 2 stop as both khanucks and martin bros had broken suspension springs. Martin bros are fixed but meanwhile Khanucks had 2 go on ahead 2 try next town for parts as no springs 2 fit their car. Not sure if our plan 2 make Semey tonight will happen now.@

SMS Update

Heading north via road 2 Astana as have heard this is the best road. In convoy with 2sweeteas, gengis canucks and Martin bros. Onward 2 Semey...

Khazakstan

We have had a long time in Kaz. Is very hot here and struggling to hydrate. Camping is fun with having to check outr kit for bugs all the time. Hopefully we will head to cooler climes shortly. The pic below was taken at the Aral sea on one of the ships stranded when the sea shrank. On to russia and then mongolia...

SMS Update

We have finally arrived in Almaty after 14 hrs driving. Has been boiling hot and our water has been warm and only crisps 4 food 2day as no stopping. Played good samaritan along the way. Rescuing some people who's car was stuck in mudnear a lake ad a guy who's car overheated. looking forward 2 some decent food, an ice cold drink and a shower. all be over 2 soon as we'll be up early 2 head toward Semey and the Russian border.

SMS Update

police were fine. Just wanted 2 take down details and destination. They were watching soccer at their checkpoint and just wanted 2 chat about that and to show off their ranks and how big Kaz compared 2 britain. From their log book looks like most rallyers passing by had the same. Time 2 camp.

SMS Update

have restocked supplies and had our immigration cards stamped thanks 2 help from a lovely local girl called Marhaba who showed us around Aral and translated for us. We r eternally grateful 2 her for her help. We push on 2 Almaty and need 2 make up some time. Have just been pulled by police.

SMS Update

Hooray tarmac at last. After a couple of bone jarring days of off roading and some of the worst roads ever we finally found some road we can drive on for more than 100m. In Aral trying to source water and supplies but no local currency left as we used the last to pay some locals with a truck to pull us out of trouble when we got totally stuck in sand. Seems like a small place so not sure if a bank or ATM here. Time to explore the town.