During the week of the Gobi March, I have been travelling mostly in these 4 by 4s. These vehicles have taken us through mountains, deserts and rivers. This is the first time for me to try using them as the major mode of transportation and I have enjoyed very much. This is also my first time carrying all of my own supplies and go camping outdoors. As the staff of Racing the Planet said at the orientation, this is a competition about going "back to basics", "what you carry on your back is what you survive for a week." I never  thought I would enjoy it, but I really do now.