Monthly Archives: December 2011
Mosquito bites, food poisoning, jail time and dead donkeys…
… Welcome to Senegal – 16th December From the title of the blog it may appear that I have something against Senegal; but I don’t, it has just been an interesting experience thus far and we still have at least … Continue reading
Dakar to Bamako
19th December We’ve just had the best couple of days on our trip so far. Ever since we crossed into Mali things have been easy going. Senegal had its ups and downs but thankfully ended on a high and left … Continue reading
New Photos
We have added some new photos to the blog. The photos are of Essaouira and Western Sahara, which seems like a life time ago now but this is the first time we have had a reasonable internet connection since then. … Continue reading
Random thoughts and observations
7th December Just left Nouadhibou en-route to Nouakchott and with the “tarps” up and the “beach” open it is not the toastiest place on earth. In fact Katie and I are wrapped in blankets and down jackets; but once again … Continue reading
Western Sahara
6th December 2011 I am currently sun bathing on the roof of the truck whilst waiting to cross into Mauritania and it is properly hot! Having just been taught a lesson in fooze ball by the locals at the border … Continue reading
Djemaa Al-Fna Food Market
Ever since I missed the street food extravaganza in the Fez medina I had been ridiculed for not “manning up”* to the task (in which even a vegetarian tried the “amazing” snails…. because “they aren’t cute” ;p). The food market … Continue reading
Overland to Cape Town 