RTG Southern Cross Daily Dispatch low-res - Flipbook - Page 23
15 February to 5 March 2020
Day 11
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (rest day)
26 February 2020
Photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
An unusual classroom for the children of Green Park children’s home: Enrico Paggi and Federica Mascetti’s 1971 Fiat 124 Spider
The mid-rally rest day is a chance for the crews to
rest and be thankful, take stock and look back at
what they’ve achieved so far. We’ve all come a long
way and there’s much to be proud of.
It’s also a chance to take care of any of the usual more
mundane rest day chores, maybe enjoy a trip on a boat
to see some hippos. Or, as with Enrico Paggi and Federica
Mascetti to take a ride to a children’s home, supported by
one of our Kenyan crew, Ramesh Bhalla. The Green Park
ECD looks after 47 youngsters under the age of six and
every one of them loved the chance to have a play with
the Fiat 124 Spider. The fact that it was carrying a big bag
of sweets and a few Italian souvenirs simply added to its
popularity.
The team of dedicated sweep mechanics don’t get the full
day off though. For half a day at least they’re as busy as
ever down in the car park, lending a hand wherever they
can and lending whatever spanners are required.
Rogier Quekel was looking at his brakes that got so hot
yesterday. Andy Inskip recommended that he remove them
completely for a thorough check and clean, as well as a spot
of deglazing. With such a vital component, he did exactly
as instructed. Alan Beardshaw was looking at his engine
mounts once again, whilst Denis and Jill Wilson reckon
that they need a new battery suspecting the current one
has a dead cell causing the voltage to drop. It’s an easy run
tomorrow so they’re planning to collect it en-route.
David and Susan Danglard knew that they’d need new
tyres for their Porsche about now so, thanks to the global
reach of Tuthill Porsche (and exceptionally good contacts
www.rallytheglobe.com
