3 weeks ago, I listened, on the radio, an interview with an Andalusian, Borja Leal, from El Puerto de Santa María –although he works as Director of the Internatrional area, in the Sanchez Romate wineries, in Jerez--, talking about the rally, which was to participate, along with 3 of his friends (one from the Basque Country, one from Asturias and other from Madrid).
Borja explained, that they were four friends, who met in the KUKARAMAKARA restaurant, in Miami. Now, everyone lives in a different place; but, whenever it is possible, they are to participate in a charity project. And this summer, the friend from Asturias, called Borja and he asked if he wanted to participate in a rally to Mongolia, with a used car; Borja said yes and they began to prepare the trip, with their two other friends. They are using the name KUKARAMAKARA, to participate in the “Mongol Rally 2015”.
The KUKARAMAKARA in Miami
Borja told that the Rally should go across 13,000 kilometres, 3 continents and it should spend around 4 weeks. It is the “Mongol Rally 2015”. And it started in mid-July.
If you want to get an idea of how is this rally, please click on the link below, to watch how was the rally, the last year:
http://xerezmania.masjerez.com/xerezmania/2015/07/08/1436350673.html
This year, the route chosen is the South, comprising countries like France, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia ... finally.
The joint aim is for the NGO: S.A.U.C.E. and a dining room, for poor people, led by the nun, from Navarre, Soki or "Mama Africa" --as Africans from Madrid call her--.
The last year, they gave these products, to poor girls, each four days
Now, I am going to tell you about the travel this year. Borja Leal left Jerez, on July-17, after picking up the car in the workshop. He went to Madrid, where he will spend the night and two of the four climbers, adventurer and the Spaniard will join Madrid. Tomorrow, they will go to the Basque Country, where the team will be completed, with the fourth man, who dreams of reaching the goal of Mongolia in a month. Already the first problems are recorded.
The second day (July-18): Borja Leal is accompanied by David Martin, Joe Fernandez and Ovidio Sanchez, in an impressive adventure. The expedition is aimed at Monaco after leaving Jerez, on Friday, and spend the night in the capital of Spain. They have had to change the battery, the stereo did not work them, it crashed the air conditioning and an unusual noise is heard in the engine.
Third day (July-20): Our adventurers have spent Sunday night attacked by mosquitoes and sleeping in the open sky. They go to Slovenia. For now, the car gives some scares, but are being overcome all adversities smoothly.
The fourth day (July-21): Our adventurers are already in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The latest news we place them enjoying some beers, baths and relaxation that also deserve it. The route continues looking for Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia ... finally.
Fifth day (July-21): Our adventurers will cross five countries, today. They arrive to Croatia.We take stock of the first days of adventure, with the satisfaction that obstacles are being overcome. It is hot, they have lost the car keys and ...
Well, I will tell you more, when they finish the Rally.
Until my next post, kind regards,
Luis.
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