Part 5, Pimping and Partying, making the Rickshaw our own.

What good would an adventure story be without some embellishments?

As it happens, with ours its embellishments of the Rickshaws.

Glitter things, beads, toys, sticks and paint.
We added quite a few shinies.

After all that was done we got a quick once-over of how to keep the Rickshaw running while driving through the boonies and secured our key. Nice.

I don't​ think it can do donuts, but I guess we can find that out later.

Well, anyways, we had a few days to fart around Jaisalmer and pick up all the extras we needed to aquire the disposables (Fuel filters, head gaskets, spark plugs, etc...) And then it was time for the party.
I don't have too many photos of it, but I assure it was a good time.

Church enjoying the pool

One of the security guards and I hanging out on the roof of the palace.

The wiring for the lit dance floor

The party, in full swing (~200 people)

Snuck back on the roof

The aftermath

And with that we're about to start our lil trip.

Cheers!

Mac

The What?

The Rickshaw Run!

Basically....

My Dad and I are racing Tuk-Tuk down the western coast of India.

This way.

• Jaisalmer to Cochin (Kochi)
• 24 Days, of which 14 are on a cart.
• 1,615 Miles by cart (1,222 miles direct)

It's a long haul, but not too bad right? But wait, what's a Tuk-Tuk?

Yup.

• Engine: 2 stroke, single cylinder, forced air cooled
• Power: 7 HP at 5000 rpm  (equiv. 1 family dog)
• Transmission: 4 forward, 1 reverse
• Fuel Capacity: 8 ltr + 1.4 reserve
• Top Speed: 55kmph (downhill)
• Engine Size: 145.45cc
• System Voltage: 12V , DC

I fly out for the first leg of this ridiculous thing tomorrow, 2/25. Boston to Amsterdam.

I even packed a bag!

2 bags, one mostly has snacks.

I'm nowhere near ready. But that's half the fun.

Cheers!