Peking to Paris 2016 in a 1966 VW Karmann Ghia, Patrick & Christine Sommer Car 65



Patrick & Christine Sommer
Ready to rally.

Route 6th Peking to Paris Rally 2016

Route 6th Peking to Paris Rally 2016

Burma

Burma

Saturday 21 February 2015

Day 21 Mawlamyine to Nay Pyi Taw

Heading out of Mawlamyine, we drove over the Thanlwin Bridge, the longest in Myanmar. Pagodas line the countryside and young monks walk in long queues to collect rice from the population. The initial stretch of the route is a reminder of what traffic here is all about. Those who have driven in Africa were well prepared for the dense traffic with lorries, bicycles, rickshaws, busses etc; all on the same road and the same lane. The local drivers flash their outer lights to indicate that it is clear for you to overtake; however they also do so if they intend to pull out... Slightly confusing.
The atmosphere is the most friendly one could possibly imagine. Families and children were standing on the way side of the streets and wave as the rally cars drove by. The Burmese must be the most welcoming people on this planet.
The only motorway of the country then took us to the new capital Nay Pyi Taw.
Tomorrow competition resumes with a regularity test.








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