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AR19 Primary TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
apskip:
--- Quote from: theschnauzers on June 28, 2011, 09:18:30 PM ---We have had some long train rides in recent seasons; it is just that the editors haven't focused on those at all. (train in China last season as an example.
The reason for the relative lack of long distance trains is usually a question of the amount of time needed to use them. Last season was probably so that Phil could get ahead of the teams by enough times to get the stand ups done, as the leg that came after the two China legs was in India.
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It's ironic, because I think the direction of travel might end up being the opposite direction, from Johannesburg to either Lilongwe or to Blantyre, the two largest cities in Malawi. There is no requirement I have heard of to go to Lilongwe to be in Malawi. There are several flights which fly to either LLW or BLZ from JNB:
Today 28 June QM202 JNB LLW 1630 1850 or QM204 JNB BLZ 1900 2110 or SA170 1010 1220
Tomorrow 29 June QM202 JNB LLW 1225 1545 or SA6732 JNB BLZ 0500 0720 or SA172 JNB BLZ 1000 1250
georgiapeach:
Every previous leg in Jo-burg since spoiling began, for any of the franchises, has been spotted I believe, which makes me think they did not go there (yet?).
The safari company is based in Lilongwe, that's why (along with the flights) we have assumed they are starting there, although of course they could start elsewhere I suppose? :duno:
--- Quote ---LAND AND LAKE SAFARIS have been operating in Malawi since 1985. The office is conveniently situated in LILONGWE, OLD TOWN
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Prophet:
Teams arrived in Lilongwe Jun 30 around noon. That leg was probably completed by 7-9PM yesterday. With a 12hr pitstop really the only option for flying out on July 1 is back to J-burg on SA 171 arriving at 15.40. From there teams could fly to London or Frankfurt pretty easily.
If they delay the Pitstart to the 2nd teams could take KQ 731 to arrive in Nairobi at 15.10. But Nairobi does not have many options to Europe that afternoon and evening.
It should be interesting to see what transport options they take to get off the continent because I don't see tons of options.
georgiapeach:
--- Quote from: apskip on June 28, 2011, 10:05:17 PM ---
It's ironic, because I think the direction of travel might end up being the opposite direction, from Johannesburg to either Lilongwe or to Blantyre, the two largest cities in Malawi.
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You had it right apskip!! :tup:
Confirmed 6/30 :yes:
JNB Johannesburg SA 170 South African Airways Dep 1000 arr sched 12:25 PM arr 12:07 PM
georgiapeach:
apskip et al...
Can we relook at getting them to Joburg please?
Phuket.. onwards
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