FAQs

1. Do these people know what they are doing?

YES:
----Andy has been a travel agent (in Adelaide) for 30 years and  has led groups on world tours
----He has owned Albert since 1968 and knows every nut bolt and washer
----David has owned an identical Albion since 1972, restored as a bus, and operating regularly.
----There is an on-board purser, who has years of experience in visas, foreign travel and money.
---- There is a professional film-maker, with extensive IT experience.

2. What if the bus breaks down?
---- There are three mechanics in the crew with specifically-Albion experience
---- And every truck driver on the Silk Road will want to show how handy he is.
---- Albert inspires generosity in people's souls: they want to be part of this.
(see the account of "Epic Journeys 1968 - "). Help is given freely and unstintingly.

3. Will my iPhone work in Kazakhstan and Western China?

OF COURSE:
----- These are modern countries. The trick is to take out a prepaid account and SIM card in each country to avoid huge roaming fees.

4. Is this just a bunch of old farts trying to recapture their lost youth?

NO:
---- all ages are already represented in the crew mix: '20s,  '30s,  '40s,  '50s and 60s.

5.  What if spare parts are needed?  

Larges caches of Albion spares are held in Sydney and Glasgow. Air freight is fast.

6.  Is there a tool kit?

YES: a very large set of heavy tools is carried, to cope with every task. And again, passing truck drivers are eager to help