12th and 13th June. I like Aktobe. It looks like a much older city than the ones I’ve seen so far, so has more soul and a centre to it which seems to focus around the area where I stayed … Continue reading →

Thanks again to everyone for their donations and support. I’d love to try to raise a few grand by the time I finish, so if anyone has any suggestions or ideas on how to help raise that, please get in … Continue reading →

Hi all, Before I update the blog, just thought I’d mention this. Twice in the last 24 hours I have had a petrol pump attendant and cafe owner shouting “Sarah, Sarah” and making handlebar gestures. I’m thinking lady biker. Then … Continue reading →

Hi all. I finally made it to Aktobe. I decided to take the direct route, left Atyrau at 10 on 10 June, camped in the middle of nowhere last night and got here about 1pm local time. The A27 from … Continue reading →

Finally made it to Atyrau and hotel, shower and food. I was hoping that my new mates in the Kazakh army would let me stay until sun up this morning, but no …. the clock struck 12 and I was … Continue reading →

Dima, the lieutentant and top boss here and his guys are making me so welcome. They are genuinely lovely people. Will be sad to say goodbye in the morning.  

Still stuck at the border. My bruv Rich and mate Conrad have been hammering thr phones at Embassies, consuls et al to see if they can get me though early but no joy yet. Then just I was bedding down … Continue reading →

Still stuck at the Kazhak border and it’s grim. My brother is trying to contact different authorities to see if I can get in early but as things stand I’m here til the 9th. Finnish biker called Erkki just pulled … Continue reading →

Stuck in no mans land between Russia and Kazakhstan. The start date on my visa isn’t properly legible. Border guards say it is valid for 1 month so start date is 9th. Cant go back as Russia won’t let me … Continue reading →

This city’s rocking! It all happens on the river bank. Just been for a stroll and dinner. All very civilised Morning after up early. Found a Yamaha dealer selling everything from boat motors to off road bikes and quads. They … Continue reading →