By Wim

On the road again

01-06-2024 to 22-06-2024
Ger and Wim.

Planning from Amsterdam via Istanbul to Almaty.

After some delay of 7 hours in Istanbul due to… missing a flight still arriving at the start.

No trace of the Landrover and the Model T there. Turned out to be behind the hotel.

We are the relief of Marijke and Nico, their contribution is over and ours is starting well.

Reason for broken leaf springs on the front of the Model T. And as is the case with a 109 year old car, you make friends and acquaintances. This also includes people who can obtain leaf springs.

The Model T placed on the foundations of Almaty. Removed the broken springs and put the new custom ones back on. Lucky for Dirk that a professional, Ger, was with him.

Which also resulted in some modifications being possible to the car along the way.

Such as wheel change, fuel line, lighting, tires and radiator cap.

The problem with describing the landscape you drive through is that it is impossible. What a variety of colours and scents. Also how small you can feel between those rocks.

But also the warmth and hospitality of the people along the way, truckers, cyclists, motorcyclists and the local population. Sleeping at the home of people who share everything with you, no matter how little they have themselves.

But the best part is the joy that the Model T brings to people on the road. The surprise on the faces of everyone you see when the Model T drives past.

It was very special for us to be a small part of Trudy and Dirk’s 2024 Grand Tour.

We sincerely enjoyed the entire period and are happy to pass the baton to Dirk-Jan and Danny who will drive the next route with Trudy and Dirk.

We wish them a good and safe journey towards the final destination EDAM!

Ger & Wim