Sorry for the lack of updates

It's a pretty long story and just too knackered to explain at the moment but all is well and we are on our way to Turkey. Will update soon!! :)

Sometimes it can take just one person to build the momentum

After a slight delay leaving Austria yesterday as sometimes things go missing on the convoy (nothing and no one is perfect hey) we had a passenger in our vehicle who needed a lift to our next destination, Budapest. Her name was Sophie and she was from Germany. I wasn't feeling too well yesterday (if the instructions on a meds box says to have with a meal, follow them) so my stomach was just in agony as think it kicked in my gastric but I tried to be a good host as much as I could and wanted to promote the convoy and tell her more about Gaza etc. Very sweet girl and I'm glad she was asking so many questions as you rarely find the youth interested in this (I would know after facing ignorant ex-classmates just last week) and I'm glad we were able to get her safely to Budapest. Sophie if you are reading this, it was a real pleasure meeting you!!

Like I said in my title, sometimes it can take just one person to start the awareness campaign to take off and more people knowing about the Palestinian cause. You never know :)

We were able to drive through Budapest last night and we all did very well as no one got lost yey!! But wow, the city was breath-taking and I had one hand trying to video tape the drive plus keep an eye on the traffic so we wouldn't get lost. Was so beautiful!

Arrived at our usual base point, a petrol station but this one has free wifi AND you don't have to pay to go to the toilet wahey!! One setback is there are no showers but oh well, jasmine scented wet wipes it is.

Since it was still early, some of us popped out to the city again just so we could take nicer pics. Beautiful really. Then found a nice place to have dinner which is run by a guy from Egypt so I told him bout the convoy and he clapped his hands saying good and we got free tea :D food was fab too! I realised I hadn't had rice for ages. Aahh good ol rice.

So after a very nice night, went back to base to have a good rest although last night was the 1st night I didn't sleep too well and woke up so hot and claustrophobic so tried to open the door and leave it open so I wudnt wake Faisal then tried to sleep with my legs out of the van sitting up. Didn't really work.

Finally gave up and by that time Faisal was awake so just did the usual morning ritual, freshen up, breakfast and been trying to take it easy today as the road ahead is gonna get tough. We did try to fix the aircon but couldn't get it to work so we will try get it fixed in Turkey.

Its been getting rather hot and even tho I live in KL, I feel like I'm getting heat stroke. Such a weakling :p

Btw Tina if you're reading this, we made use of your cooker twice today :D thanks again!!

Wokays gotta go as we will be off to our next destination soon so will try rest before we head off.

7 countries in 7 days. Can you imagine.
Jem

The Sound of Music stuck in my head :)

We arrived in Austria yesterday and it was the longest drive we've had thus far with a few ppl getting lost (not us) at the very end but all was good and we found everyone. The view was just amazing and I've being singing "the hills are alive" in my head since I saw the snow covered mountains. Love that movie!

We did a couple of stops along the way. At one stop one of the guys wanted to wash his feet in the sink in order to do his prayers and they told him off. Was not good.

Had a couple of crazy truckers on the road too yesterday. At one point when it was dark we had to go to the left lane last min so I stuck my head out to make sure it was safe but 5 trucks passed by and were going so fast then I stuck my hand out to try and get the last truck to slow down but nope he didn't so we lost sight of the convoy ppl ahead but Faisal was excellent in catching up and finding the rest of the convoy...in the dark wohoo. Crazy truckers.

Our final destination for the day was another petrol station but there was a hotel there but we decided to stick with the van due to the stuff inside plus its gotten comfortable in the van and less hassle bringing our stuff back and forth. Working system from turning the van into a comfy vehicle to be driving in with all the snacks and drinks nearby then at night re-arranging it into 2 "beds". The van is starting to feel a lil like home now actually.

Since we got to the pit stop quite late, we cooked noodles and soup using the gas cooker lent by Tina (thanks Tina!) Which worked beautifully and then slept like a log again. Was a hot morning actually.

Another early morning. Think I was awake by 6. Finally got up around 8 cause decided to wash all the pots etc plus some socks of mine and have a wonderful shower. We then hopped into Fra's van with Waheed and the 4 of us took a drive into Wein itself to see the sights. Even though I've been here before I went to an area I hadn't seen so it was gorgeous.

So we have come back to base and now waiting for our flag off to our next destination :D wow day 7 already and been in 6 countries :D

Ooo and the Bradford team finally caught up with us yey!! So that's an extra 4 vehicles driving with us. Sweet.

Oo quick meeting.
Ttyl!
Jem