Billo is ready to head for the mountains. She needs minimal adjustments and actual work but I would like her to be in top shape.
I met two drivers employed with NATCO - the Northern Areas Transport Company and interviewed them re. the road conditions. One of them very intelligently asked me a question. "were you outside Pakistan the last few years?" A bit taken aback I admitted that I have been away. he responded that nothing (as in No work) has taken place on the road maintenance while I have been away!!! It about summed up on the road conditions.
As Rally Director I have decided to NOT travel on the KKH and instead attempt the Babusar Pass (elevation approx. 13,700 ft. ) We would camp just short of the top on the first night and Inshallah make it to Karimabad Hunza for the second night stay.
The flag off is scheduled for July 05. Stay tuned for more updates.