Today was a relatively quiet (2nd) day at the sea in Foum el-Oued just outside of Laayoune. We headed to Laayoune which is a reasonably sized and modern city of about 270,000 inhabitants and has well maintained tree lined streets and beautiful parks. Our first stop was the Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi, built… Read More 10,000 km [C&T, Day # 48: 3.12.2023]
The car was wet, covered in dew this morning and it was quite cloudy. It was scarcely light when we hit the road, first searching for an ATM which took us to 3 banks before we could get cash. We had read about a hot water spring just off the road a few kms before… Read More Long, straight tarred roads, is it boring ![C&T, Day # 47: 2.12.2023]
As our overland expedition comes to an end, my heart is filled with a mix of emotions. Today, we returned to Abidjan, our home, bringing to a close this incredible 62-day journey that began here. The circle has been completed; I have driven from Abidjan to Marrakech and back, covering nearly 15,000 km. I witnessed… Read More Home! [Day #62, 02.12.2023]
We had a good night’s rest in the apartment that we had rented (the one with parking and a sea view !). We had a quick breakfast and then started the days business in what is reported to be one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world. The number of signs offering lessons, kitesurfing… Read More One of the best kitesurfing spots in the world [C&T, Day # 46: 1.12.2023]
The night was rough for me. The two mattresses on top of each other that were supposed to be my bed, turned both out to be completely worn out. You lay on them and within minutes you sank to the bottom and were engulfed in mattress. The worst mattress I have ever slept on. After… Read More Visiting the Chimpanzees of Bossou [Day #61, 01.12.2023]
Abidjan-Marrakech-Abidjan Overland Expedition 2023 
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