Wait a moment ... these are not the highways shown on state TV

As the rally was leaving the metropolitan area the cars had to contend with a number of flooded roads.   More than four cars needed towing and one car, a Bentley, drew water into the engine and bent 2 con rods - the rods that connect the pistons to the crankshaft.  (This is very bad!  The car is limping along and the owners hope to fly new parts out to make repairs.

So far we have heard nothing of Matilda and her drivers - but we hope that is good!

Here is a picture of one of the crossings.....