Re: Why Do I Do It?

Posted by Kathy Schlegel on Sep 09, 2014; 12:34am
URL: http://sundownersadventures.385.s1.nabble.com/Why-Do-I-Do-It-tp5706960p5706992.html

Just had a closer look at the Trip Details and realised that Sundance, who was courier on my trip TK159 (driver Gary Petersen), departing Kathmandu 14/4/77 arriving London 2/7/77, then headed off on CO34 departing London five days later on 7/7/77 for approx. 6 weeks. No rest for the wicked eh!
Made me wonder about the administrative coordination of drivers, couriers and trips in and out of London. It must have been a nightmare at times especially when coaches broke down/were unavailable.
Also wondering if anyone out there can help solve a bit of a mystery for me. As mentioned above, Gary drove us on TK159 which he said was his 13th overland trip. At the time I remember thinking that he was certainly no novice at coping with all the trials and tribulations of travelling overland and that was more than likely why our time on the road was relatively free of dramas and traumas. He certainly knew what he was about and kept the coach in tip top condition. He also ensured that border crossings went as smoothly as possible.
So, when did he do his earlier 12 trips to gain all his experience and did he do them all with Sundowners or some of the overland companies?