It’s warm and sticky in Senegal today, but that’s not a problem since we have adopted the local traditions of moving very slowly and sitting under mango trees. We’ve been in the country for over a week and already feel like we’re home. The people here are friendly and generous despite having practically nothing, and [...]
Entries from October 2007
October 18, 2007
Sand and snot
Today we are in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. We’ve rested here for a few days, wandered about the place and eaten great bread from Patisserie Le Prince, a fine bakery just around the corner from our digs. There are a few overlandy people around, a few French blokes driving knackered old Renaults to Senegal [...]
October 4, 2007
Passports, visas and parcels
Back in Morocco, we’re staying with our friends at the Bikershome and working through a job list that has been building up for a while. The bikes have been serviced, the luggage repacked, clothes repaired and a bunch of other stuff too. We’re waiting on the delivery of a couple of parcels, but, as ever, [...]
October 2, 2007
Back on track
We have once again left behind the warm bosom of Europe, back to Morocco for a brief stay before heading to South Africa. In keeping with our previous travel experiences, our route takes us through places that have been suffering some unusual weather.. to quote a BBC news report, “…the worst floods in living memory”. [...]
