Some stats on the route
by Since we bought the GPS just before the trip and was still figuring out how it operates as we rode out of the yard, it …
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The long way down, but first +2 East
We were biting nails yesterday as we had our flight tickets booked for today at 13h45 and thus had to leave Alexandria by at least …
Longest border crossing: Into Egypt at last
This morning, while having breakfast, Kamal arrived at the hotel. Last night we contacted a new broker (or fixer) since Kamal didn’t sound too interested …
Doing the tourist-thing in Aswan
(25 November 2011) Last night we admired the view of Aswan from the roof of the Hathor Hotel after sunset. The mosques are beautifully lit …
Wadi Halfa and the end of our stay in lovely Sudan
(21 November 2011) Our last bush-camp spot in Sudan was the best. We had a good view of the road on the distant horizon, but …
Desert camping in Northern Sudan
(19 November 2011) The wind picked up during the night and I had to wrap myself in the tent cover on Tania’s porch. I woke …
What a day!
(10 November 2011) We got up at 4h45 and left Gondar as soon as we could see. The road winded through a series of mountain …
A short ride to Mzuzu
Last night was pizza night at Mayoka, so it was difficult (read: impossible) to resist. This was not good for our budget, but we argued …
On the road again and meeting more great people
After a wonderful supper last night, we slept like babies in a bed – for the first time in two weeks. After a hot bath …
