“Today proved to be all about an enjoyable drive through
very green countryside, with a network of roads threading through giant-sized
fields of either sunflowers, wheat, or maize, with several passage-controls at
roadside cafes, where crews would meet up. The remote and rural roads proved
traffic-free, until entering Kiev. With the timing relaxed, some crews took
time out to explore, Richard Everingham and Seonaid Beningfield in a Bentley
R-Type discovered a 17th century monastery. They both say it was a “beautiful,
wonderful experience” but chatting to the monks proved rather difficult – and
nothing to do with language difficulties… the monks have a vow of silence, so
couldn’t discuss anything.
We have now arrived at the 5-star Fairmont Grand Hotel, once
again the best hotel in town - and the rally has been given pride of place
parking on a precinct in front of the hotel, overlooking the river. Large
security fences have been put into place around the cars - given the level of
interest the rally is now attracting, a prudent move. An excellent
silver-service meal has been well received tonight, with 24 waiters and
waitresses attending to us, and the wine is flowing well.”
Peking to Paris Rally Report
The Fairmont Grand Kiev
Serge the door man in Kiev - Always a smile
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