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Greg, Karmel, Bernard, Claire, Carl, Gali, Matt, Jess and Peter are taking part at this year's Mongol Rally (www.mongolrally.theadventurists.com).

The concept of the Mongol Rally is pretty simple. We will be driving a third of the way around the earth, from Europe to via a plethora of countries most people haven't heard of in three cheap and unsuitable cars that have an engine size no bigger than 1 liter. Starting on the 18th July 2009, from London the rally finishes in the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator around four weeks and a whole heap of adventure later.

And the point of all this carbon burning? You may well ask. We aim to raise thousands of pounds for the Mercy Corps Mongolia (http://www.mercycorps.org.uk/countries/mongolia). The Mercy Corps is a great charity, who has been in working with local NGOs since 2001. The Mercy Corps act as facilitators and endorsers of local projects, and strive to encourage community collaboration and fulfill dire health and economic needs. Additionally at the end of the trip the car (or what is left of it) is given to a charity.

Just to make it clear: all the money which you donate goes straight to the charity and the cost of the car and other expenses are borne by the team.

We happily answer any question you have about the Rally or you can visit: http://mongolrally.theadventurists.com/index.php

The adventure would lead us through the following countries: UK > France > Belgium > Germany >Czech > Slovakia > Hungary >Romania > Bulgaria > Turkey > Armenia >Azerbaijan > Ferry across the Caspian Sea to Turkmenistan > Uzbekistan > Kasakhstan > Russia > Mongolia. 

You can view our suggested route:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110097007508114766387.00045ae0b0c8cade302e0&ll=46.073231,53.4375&spn=86.390977,157.5&z=3 

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We have teams in the rally but I followed your blog daily as it was the funniest. so sorry to hear about the accident. Hope everyone gets well soon Donation by Alison @ BrAMS 07/08/09  

£5.00

Good luck for the rest of the route to Jess and all the team! Looking forward to hearing all the stories when you get back! Donation by Dominic Fitzsimmons 04/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Goodluck Peter and team!!! Don't forget to take your map! Donation by Trent Carmichael 27/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Neil Aloysius 20/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best - and have fun! Donation by Robyn McCleery 20/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Gali and friends and look forward to hearing of your adventures when you get back. Donation by deirdre williams 19/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck carl and rest of team. Have fun and keep safe!! plus please keep in touch. luv u. mum ,paul,nan,christine and martin.xxxxxxx Donation by carole munnery 17/07/09  

£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid

good luck jess Donation by Jen Wells 17/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Al the best!! Donation by Shahid 17/07/09  

£20.00

Have a great trip, Gali! It will rock your socks off! :) Donation by Anna Yanova 17/07/09  

£5.00

good luch, Jess. Have a great trip. Donation by Elizabeth 17/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Jess - be safe! Donation by Aunty 16/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! And remember, there is only one option: High Speed! Donation by Tobias Wagnert 16/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Beware of strang men who offer sheep or goats in return for marriage. Have a great time. Donation by Jon Vanner 16/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a great time Gali I'm really excited for you!! Donation by Laurell Malcolm 16/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gali! Have fun! Jo. x Donation by Jo Taylor 16/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Have a great time! Donation by James Gregory 16/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have great time Carl bring back lots of pictures hope your car makes it. Donation by Sandra and Chris 16/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Peter! Donation by Fiona Sakwa 15/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a great trip! Donation by Paul Sigel 15/07/09  

Gooooooooooo Peter!!! Donation by Clemente Julia & Celeste 14/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Peter, sounds like fun. Donation by Nina Farr 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Peter! Really enjoy it and come back in one piece. Donation by Stephen Paine 14/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Peter, it sounds like excellent fun to me! Donation by Emma Thomson 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Peter!! Donation by Bronte Somes 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Nikhil Joshi 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Carl, stay safe come see us when you get back. Teresa, Alan, George, Oliver and Saffron Donation by Teresa Dunn 11/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck -- can't wait to see the pictures. Donation by Christina Martin 10/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you have a wicked time and all make it to Mongolia. Have fun, stay safe and keep us updated. Kx P.S. I am marginally jealous! Donation by Kate Killington 09/07/09  

£15.10 + £4.26 Gift Aid

What an adventure! Good luck to you Gali and to the rest of the team. x Donation by vicky rose 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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