Tehran

Drove into Tehran town centre today, never seen anything like it in my life, cars come and go at any and every angle regardless of what’s there. Walked from post office (where there was no mail) to Indian Embassy. He tells us “no Carnet, no go” Walked all the way back to Iran motoring club CLOSED. Blisters and sores … Continue reading »

Found out yesterday there’s been an earthquake in Turkey, it must have happened the same day we left Istanbul. Hope they arn’t too worried at home. Today covered in oil from head to foot put new filters in LD checked timing and generally cleaned up engine. Exhaust needs welding tomorrow. Filled in visitor’s book made foot prints … Continue reading »

Got exhaust welded excellent job 50r about 2/6 and a packet of Camel Cigarettes. Drove around town with no Silencer( Muffler) sounded like a tank. Drove to Iranian motor club to try and get a Carnet for India. Cost is £5 but a deposit of £250 is required. We have met a couple who will sign … Continue reading »

Up early and into town again. Chasing up and down! First Automobile Club of Iran for Carnet cost 980 rials £5 and cheque signed for the 2 of us for £500, courtesy of Lee and Pat an Australian and an Irish girl we met. Lucky for us. Then up to the Pakistan Embassy were they … Continue reading »

Received 2 letters M & L On the road 8.30 finally made some progress, got the Carnet then the road permit for Pakistan. Paid up at Camp Gol e Sahara. 500 rial. Packed and headed off to Isfahan arrived there at 10.30, good run, left at 3pm. 250 miles. 5 of us came along Lee and Pat great couple, LD ran well, … Continue reading »

Yesterday we had the spring repaired, taken off new top leaves and put on a few lower leaves, made and fitted by hand no power tools. All finished in 1 hour 700 rial just under £4. Last night at Isfahan airport we had the gas cylinder and lamp stolen from under LD. Met the Germans once again, … Continue reading »