Scoots 2013. The road to Bansang
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Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Forgot to say..................
Last night at a "Place unknown" they ate camel meat on skewers (I have no idea what Jill had) - apparantly it tasted like beef
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Last night at a "Place unknown" they ate camel meat on skewers (I have no idea what Jill had) - apparantly it tasted like beef
:Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Friday 1st November – Day 14
Well what can I say – one more week on the road if all goes to plan.
When Andy called tonight I could hardly hear him as the wind was so strong. They are wild camping and have covered 195 miles today. 195 miles of straight road, with desert as far as you can see to one side and the ocean about half a mile in the distance to the other. It has been very windy all day - sand blowing across you - and all in all not very pleasant.
They did have a good breakfast today (scrambled eggs – wow what a treat), and so the bread and cheese triangle at lunchtime was not so bad. No coffee though – even though there were places on route where a decent coffee could have been purchased...............
It has been a struggle to stay awake as there has been nothing of note or interest to keep you focussed.
More of the same for the next few days apparently – joy!
This is the “slog” bit – we knew that – and signed up for it. It was always hoped, however, that there may have been a few light hearted moments to punctuate the tiredness. I get the feeling that any time Denis is not on his bike progressing closer to the hospital is, in his eyes, wasted time. He did not really want to stop today – he was hoping for another 50 miles at least.
The next respite will not be until the Zebra bar when it seems it is OK to chill out a little – but even the day spent there was referred to as a “wasted day”! Oh well I suppose it takes all sorts..................
No photos today and I suspect there will not be any until The Zebra Bar in Senegal. No doubt I will have a deluge then.
Well what can I say – one more week on the road if all goes to plan.
When Andy called tonight I could hardly hear him as the wind was so strong. They are wild camping and have covered 195 miles today. 195 miles of straight road, with desert as far as you can see to one side and the ocean about half a mile in the distance to the other. It has been very windy all day - sand blowing across you - and all in all not very pleasant.
They did have a good breakfast today (scrambled eggs – wow what a treat), and so the bread and cheese triangle at lunchtime was not so bad. No coffee though – even though there were places on route where a decent coffee could have been purchased...............
It has been a struggle to stay awake as there has been nothing of note or interest to keep you focussed.
More of the same for the next few days apparently – joy!
This is the “slog” bit – we knew that – and signed up for it. It was always hoped, however, that there may have been a few light hearted moments to punctuate the tiredness. I get the feeling that any time Denis is not on his bike progressing closer to the hospital is, in his eyes, wasted time. He did not really want to stop today – he was hoping for another 50 miles at least.
The next respite will not be until the Zebra bar when it seems it is OK to chill out a little – but even the day spent there was referred to as a “wasted day”! Oh well I suppose it takes all sorts..................
No photos today and I suspect there will not be any until The Zebra Bar in Senegal. No doubt I will have a deluge then.
Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Quick update
Received the following text at 07.30am today (Saturday).
"Up at 6am, no bacon being cooked today despite being told there would be. Just muesli on offer even though that could not be found at first. Things getting lost due to packing and unpacking in pitch dark. Sunglasses have blown away. Everything covered in sad and dust. No coffee stops today - must press on. Very very windy."
It sounds like hell on earth to me
Received the following text at 07.30am today (Saturday).
"Up at 6am, no bacon being cooked today despite being told there would be. Just muesli on offer even though that could not be found at first. Things getting lost due to packing and unpacking in pitch dark. Sunglasses have blown away. Everything covered in sad and dust. No coffee stops today - must press on. Very very windy."
It sounds like hell on earth to me
Cor blimey! It sounds like spirits are very low at the moment ..... there's no need to make it harder than it should be, make sure and insist that you take some time out and savour the simple things in life. Stop being grumpy Dennis, let them stop for coffee!!
Keep going guys, you are doing a marvellous job and some day soon you'll look back at this report and think 'WOW, we did it! We really did it!'
Thank you for posting Paula, I'm really enjoying the read so far.
Keep going guys, you are doing a marvellous job and some day soon you'll look back at this report and think 'WOW, we did it! We really did it!'
Thank you for posting Paula, I'm really enjoying the read so far.
Duchess said;
P.M. sent.
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Og
Received the following text at 07.30am today (Saturday).
"Up at 6am, no bacon being cooked today despite being told there would be. ... No coffee stops today - must press on. ...
It sounds like hell on earth to me
P.M. sent.
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Og
Great advice, the Zebra bar is the perfect place for a bit of R and R, we stayed there for a few days. You can put your tent up or rent a little cottage for a reasonable amount, lots of options whilst there, take a boat trip to Saint Louis, or the National park or just chill out and catch some sun whilst exchanging travelers tales with other folk who are passing through.
Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Great advice, the Zebra bar is the perfect place for a bit of R and R, we stayed there for a few days. You can put your tent up or rent a little cottage for a reasonable amount, lots of options whilst there, take a boat trip to Saint Louis, or the National park or just chill out and catch some sun whilst exchanging travelers tales with other folk who are passing through.
They will be lucky if they get one night there - I really hope they do get longer as I know Andy wants to go to St Louis and I think they will deserve a bit of R & R by then.
Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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DAy 15 -Saturday 2 November - nearing Mauritania
Despite the strong gale blowing Andy said he did have a reasonable sleep.
They have covered 240 miles today - much of it like yesterday - one straight road with desert as far as the eye can see. It is still very windy but one bit he said was more interesting - a bit like riding through a quarry with dunes and stones on either side.
They did encounter a little bit of rain but no need for waterproofs as it soon passed. The gortex overjacket was needed though to guard against cold!
He is finding the LS2 helmet very comfortable - thank you Gavin.
And - wait for it - they stopped for lunch at a service station - they had omlette in bread and coffee - WOW!
They are wild camping tonight about 100 miles from the Mauritania border. They have pitched their tents and cooked chilli for tea all in the light rather than pitch dark. Andy definitely sounded a little more cheery tonight.
They are on some cliffs overlooking a beach and the scenery is just amazing - photos to look forward to I am sure.
When they reach Mauritania it appears that they are not allowed to use mobile phones - assuming that still applies we will not have any more news for a few days. I may get a call or a text tomorrow while they wait to cross the border but nothing after that.
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Despite the strong gale blowing Andy said he did have a reasonable sleep.
They have covered 240 miles today - much of it like yesterday - one straight road with desert as far as the eye can see. It is still very windy but one bit he said was more interesting - a bit like riding through a quarry with dunes and stones on either side.
They did encounter a little bit of rain but no need for waterproofs as it soon passed. The gortex overjacket was needed though to guard against cold!
He is finding the LS2 helmet very comfortable - thank you Gavin.
And - wait for it - they stopped for lunch at a service station - they had omlette in bread and coffee - WOW!
They are wild camping tonight about 100 miles from the Mauritania border. They have pitched their tents and cooked chilli for tea all in the light rather than pitch dark. Andy definitely sounded a little more cheery tonight.
They are on some cliffs overlooking a beach and the scenery is just amazing - photos to look forward to I am sure.
When they reach Mauritania it appears that they are not allowed to use mobile phones - assuming that still applies we will not have any more news for a few days. I may get a call or a text tomorrow while they wait to cross the border but nothing after that.
:Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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After Marrakech - there is life....
I am amazed that, not expecting any photos until a least Senegal, I look at my e-mails earlier today to find photos mailed from the Sahara desert. Just shows you cannot hide anywhere these days - the internet will find you!
There are so many I have had to pick a selection - although there are still loads - I hope you wont get bored looking at desert......
I know it is hard for them all - long hard days, wild camping, long straight roads, strong gales, sand blowing across you, being dirty and dusty, very few breaks and if they had the luxury of sandwhiches they would have had sand in them!
However, when I look through the photos I see the plus side of the trip - the ocean, the sunset, the sunrise, the desert and the fact that they are seeing all this on little C90s.
Yes, I know I am sitting at my computer in my comfy home; and no, I would not want to join them, but what an experience.
The Sahara desert - at least there is no chance of a housng estate of "stunning new homes" popping up there - or is there - surely not.............?
They were wild camping last night right by the sea and apparantly Jon went swimming and it was quite warm.
Tonight they are on a campsite with ready erected tents - must be Haven!
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I am amazed that, not expecting any photos until a least Senegal, I look at my e-mails earlier today to find photos mailed from the Sahara desert. Just shows you cannot hide anywhere these days - the internet will find you!
There are so many I have had to pick a selection - although there are still loads - I hope you wont get bored looking at desert......
I know it is hard for them all - long hard days, wild camping, long straight roads, strong gales, sand blowing across you, being dirty and dusty, very few breaks and if they had the luxury of sandwhiches they would have had sand in them!
However, when I look through the photos I see the plus side of the trip - the ocean, the sunset, the sunrise, the desert and the fact that they are seeing all this on little C90s.
Yes, I know I am sitting at my computer in my comfy home; and no, I would not want to join them, but what an experience.
The Sahara desert - at least there is no chance of a housng estate of "stunning new homes" popping up there - or is there - surely not.............?
They were wild camping last night right by the sea and apparantly Jon went swimming and it was quite warm.
Tonight they are on a campsite with ready erected tents - must be Haven!
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Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Ash - where are you? I thought as someone who stays up half the night you would be giving me many words of encouragement - are you away somewhere?
Ash - where are you? I thought as someone who stays up half the night you would be giving me many words of encouragement - are you away somewhere?
just read the latest post, i was watching a cowboy film 0n TV xxx
keep up the good work and luv to Andy wen u next speak to him
Really enjoying your write-up Paula 
from the comfort of home the pics make me envious, but, it does sound like it's hard going.
from the comfort of home the pics make me envious, but, it does sound like it's hard going.
Mrs Puffer
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Hi Paula,
Just discovered this thread, keep up the good work, loving reading it - if you get a chance, pass a message to Jill and let her know Kim and Les in Brittany are enjoying hearing about her travels!
Some friends in one of our bike clubs in France are planning a trip to Morocco next year on C90's, not as ambitious as this trip, but I'll pass the link on so they can have a read.
xx
Just discovered this thread, keep up the good work, loving reading it - if you get a chance, pass a message to Jill and let her know Kim and Les in Brittany are enjoying hearing about her travels!
Some friends in one of our bike clubs in France are planning a trip to Morocco next year on C90's, not as ambitious as this trip, but I'll pass the link on so they can have a read.
xx
Deleted account 231002001
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Lovely, well done Paula.
Fanum
Toubab
I am amazed that, not expecting any photos until a least Senegal, I look at my e-mails earlier today to find photos mailed from the Sahara desert. Just shows you cannot hide anywhere these days - the internet will find you!
The Sahara desert - at least there is no chance of a housng estate of "stunning new homes" popping up there - or is there - surely not.............?
Guess what....they WILL see some new housing estates down there soon.
They were all layed out and built a good few years back, with the sole purpose of enabling the Moroccan government 'prove' to the UN that they had a population down there in the disputed area....They apparently moved quite a lot of people in , giving them large (by poor Moroccan standards) incentives to 'live' there just to make up the numbers
They'll also see dozens of partially completed mini-towns, where all the streets, power supply and lamp posts are all laid out in a nice grid fashion, but the only buildings up are the empty ones that front the road.....again, part of the 'bullshit town' exercise for political reasons.
It's also why there is a surprisingly good phone and internet reception in that region.......It's bizarre, but at points, you can stand on sand and see nothing but sand from horizon to horizon 360 degrees around you, then you notice that you have 5 bars up on your phone
The petrol down there is also subsidised to the extreme, an attempt to attract vehicles and people through.....it's absolutely shit quality though (My scoot couldn't even run on it and I had to switch to a spare until we got to Senegal and were able to get some clean stuff)
I love seeing these photos as it brings back all the good memories of the two trips I have made down there.
I wonder if my road sign warning of "Flood" is still by the side of the road somewhere in the Sahara.
I wonder if my road sign warning of "Flood" is still by the side of the road somewhere in the Sahara.
Those cliff top shots ...
... make it look so inviting, until you realise it is several 100m straight down. We started to go down at one point but gave up after about an hour !
... make it look so inviting, until you realise it is several 100m straight down. We started to go down at one point but gave up after about an hour !
Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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Still no real news to report
It seems there is a problem with Andy's SIM card at the moment - so I will need to get on to the provider tomorrow. I did have a text from Steve's phone and it read:-
"Sorry have not been able to call, Sim card on phone will not work, will try to call tomorrow from Senegal. All OK here but my back is agony. Jill has given me some Ibruprofen to see if it helps. If you need to contact me use this number - it is Steve's"
I have no idea what he has done to his back - he is not supposed to take Ibruprofen (being type 1 diabetic) so it must be very painful. I just hope it is not caused by Dennis pushing so hard to get to Bansang for this "party" - they do appear to be making very good time but at what cost............................?
I have spent this evening painting two bedside tables and polishing brass and copper to take my mind off it. The large glass of wine helps as well of course - Yes I know it is only Tuesday!
Hopefully I will have some more news tomorrow and perhaps even some photos.
It seems there is a problem with Andy's SIM card at the moment - so I will need to get on to the provider tomorrow. I did have a text from Steve's phone and it read:-
"Sorry have not been able to call, Sim card on phone will not work, will try to call tomorrow from Senegal. All OK here but my back is agony. Jill has given me some Ibruprofen to see if it helps. If you need to contact me use this number - it is Steve's"
I have no idea what he has done to his back - he is not supposed to take Ibruprofen (being type 1 diabetic) so it must be very painful. I just hope it is not caused by Dennis pushing so hard to get to Bansang for this "party" - they do appear to be making very good time but at what cost............................?
I have spent this evening painting two bedside tables and polishing brass and copper to take my mind off it. The large glass of wine helps as well of course - Yes I know it is only Tuesday!
Hopefully I will have some more news tomorrow and perhaps even some photos.
Paula aka Mrs Humbug
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They have successfully reached Senegal
It seems that Andy's SIM is very poorly - well actually dead, and so he is dependant on borrowing a phone from one of the others until he gets into The Gambia - there he will get a local SIM.
He did call tonight on Steve's phone - thank you to Steve. Today they have covered 170 miles and are safely ensconced at the Zebrabar. http://www.zebrabar.net/
They are staying there for two nights and so will get to go to St Louis tomorrow - sadly the water taxi has been taken out of use due to a couple of fatal accidents - they will have to travel by ordinary taxi - not quite the same.
Steve's bike has been rattling more and more and today he was only doing about 35mph as it was so bad. The problem with that; is little Chubby rattles even more between 35 and 40mph! Finally they noticed that the swinging arm bolt had fallen off - fortunately, Andy had one about his person and so job done, Steve said it is like riding a totally different bike.
I am not surprised that all the little bikes have developed rattles - even the good road surfaces are akin to travelling along on a continuous washboard. No wonder Andy's back is painful. He also has numbness in both thumbs - the worrying thing is that the feeling does not come back even overnight.
On Sunday - day 16 - 3 November - they crossed into Mauritania - the border formalities took nearly 4 hours. They covered 130 miles of hot, mainly featureless landscape. Only the occasional golden sand dune popping up broke the tedium. Chubby is now starting to use a bit of oil. I still do have a bit of a problem with the way these bikes are being treated and wondering what state they will be in on arrival.
Yet another spectacular sunset was the cabaret for that evening - the night spent on a campsite somewhere in Mauritania.
Monday - 4 November - Andy's son, Sam's 21st birthday - 180 miles covered - getting through Mauritania without incident - that can only be a good thing. Wild camping tonight - I know not where and I suspect neither did Andy.
The bikes have had their second oil change and after all that sand I suspect a couple of air filters have been replaced.
Today - Tuesday 5 November - day 18 - they crossed the border into Senegal. The Border Guard invited them all to share lunch with him - everyone declined - thinking the food would be dodgy - but Andy accepted his hospitality and had
a delicious lunch of Fish Yassa with rice and potatoes.
[*]Yassa: Now popular amongst other West African countries, Yassa is either chicken or fish that is first marinated with spices, and then simmered in a pan with onion, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice.
Andy also managed to get a photo of the Guard - even though photographs are strictly forbidden at Border Crossings this gentleman was very happy to pose for a picture.
For those of you who may be interested, the link below takes you to some information about St louis and also a map which shows both Louga and Diourbel. These places mark the onward route towards The Gambia. On Thursday night they hope to be wild camping just north of Diourbel. Heading into The Gambia at Farafenni on Friday.
http://www.africanworldheritagesite...olonial-influences/island-of-saint-louis.html
They do not have wi fi at the Zebrabar but should have it in St Louis tomorrow. I am therefore expecting a deluge of photos to arrive on e-mails. So brace yourselves!
Meanwhile I have painting to do plus lots of house work - I have to think about getting everywhere cleaned up after all the parties and wild living while I have been home alone.
Paula
It seems that Andy's SIM is very poorly - well actually dead, and so he is dependant on borrowing a phone from one of the others until he gets into The Gambia - there he will get a local SIM.
He did call tonight on Steve's phone - thank you to Steve. Today they have covered 170 miles and are safely ensconced at the Zebrabar. http://www.zebrabar.net/
They are staying there for two nights and so will get to go to St Louis tomorrow - sadly the water taxi has been taken out of use due to a couple of fatal accidents - they will have to travel by ordinary taxi - not quite the same.
Steve's bike has been rattling more and more and today he was only doing about 35mph as it was so bad. The problem with that; is little Chubby rattles even more between 35 and 40mph! Finally they noticed that the swinging arm bolt had fallen off - fortunately, Andy had one about his person and so job done, Steve said it is like riding a totally different bike.
I am not surprised that all the little bikes have developed rattles - even the good road surfaces are akin to travelling along on a continuous washboard. No wonder Andy's back is painful. He also has numbness in both thumbs - the worrying thing is that the feeling does not come back even overnight.
On Sunday - day 16 - 3 November - they crossed into Mauritania - the border formalities took nearly 4 hours. They covered 130 miles of hot, mainly featureless landscape. Only the occasional golden sand dune popping up broke the tedium. Chubby is now starting to use a bit of oil. I still do have a bit of a problem with the way these bikes are being treated and wondering what state they will be in on arrival.
Yet another spectacular sunset was the cabaret for that evening - the night spent on a campsite somewhere in Mauritania.
Monday - 4 November - Andy's son, Sam's 21st birthday - 180 miles covered - getting through Mauritania without incident - that can only be a good thing. Wild camping tonight - I know not where and I suspect neither did Andy.
The bikes have had their second oil change and after all that sand I suspect a couple of air filters have been replaced.
Today - Tuesday 5 November - day 18 - they crossed the border into Senegal. The Border Guard invited them all to share lunch with him - everyone declined - thinking the food would be dodgy - but Andy accepted his hospitality and had
a delicious lunch of Fish Yassa with rice and potatoes.
[*]Yassa: Now popular amongst other West African countries, Yassa is either chicken or fish that is first marinated with spices, and then simmered in a pan with onion, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice.
Andy also managed to get a photo of the Guard - even though photographs are strictly forbidden at Border Crossings this gentleman was very happy to pose for a picture.
For those of you who may be interested, the link below takes you to some information about St louis and also a map which shows both Louga and Diourbel. These places mark the onward route towards The Gambia. On Thursday night they hope to be wild camping just north of Diourbel. Heading into The Gambia at Farafenni on Friday.
http://www.africanworldheritagesite...olonial-influences/island-of-saint-louis.html
They do not have wi fi at the Zebrabar but should have it in St Louis tomorrow. I am therefore expecting a deluge of photos to arrive on e-mails. So brace yourselves!
Meanwhile I have painting to do plus lots of house work - I have to think about getting everywhere cleaned up after all the parties and wild living while I have been home alone.
Paula
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