Internet free zone?

There seems to be no new news from any source today.  Not even the official site has a rally update and they have not posted the results for the day.  

The official Rally Results site shows Matilda is still running joint first (along with about 40 other teams - so don't get too excited!)

I believe the circus has moved into an internet free zone.  (Not many of those around anymore are there!)

Unfortunately there is no new news - so, like all the other credible news sources I had look to Google to fabricate some.

Here is the begin and the end point of the route for the day (courtesy of Google maps).  They crossed from China into Mongolia.

I tired to find the various routes that they could take but according to Google it is not possible to drive between these two points.  Don't believe me?  Here is the proof:

But, as we can see you can nevertheless invest in property in this area.   From the pictures below there is no shortage of real estate.

Tonight they will sleep somewhere in the greater metro region of Altanshiree, Mongolia.

Yesterday the organizers warned of inclement weather.  In Altanshiree this means strong winds and sand.  Their suggestion was to get to the site as quickly as possible and to securely pitch the tent before the wind makes it impossible.   I looked at the satellite picture and I could see why they should bring tents:

Fortunately, this area is quite small and from what I can tell there is no shortage of space in which to pitch a 2 man tent.    Not much going on here, but I suspect that Google maps does not do really do it justice.    I bet there are at least 200 goats for every person and a few horses for good luck.  (No wonder these guys wanted to invade China - that is clearly where the fun is!)

-Gerrie