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Day 43, 4640km, 125km south of Dakhla, Western Sahara
With distances between petrol stations and settlements now sometimes 100k or more I'm having to take every available opportunity to load Bertha up with essential supplies, including up to 9 litres of water, particularly as my speed is so determined by the unpredictable winds. The excellent news is I've discovered the Moroccan equivalent to malt loaf, although not as dense or fruity it's still reassuring to have its presence in my bags and it shows the market is ripe for Soreen to exploit - I'd be happy to lead the marketing strategy! Having come across some smart deserted police buildings just before dusk I've taken up residence with the current squatters who even have a radio tuned in to the police one and a look out so they can scramble if the gendarme's or army show up!
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Hey Rob,
I justed wanted to tell you another time, how impressed I am of what you're doing.
You'll do it, I'm sure!
Greatings,
Daniel (we got to know each other in Tarifa, Backpacker-Hostal)
P.S.: Guess I'll do that tour across Europe ;) See you soon on the road!
Stopping with an ejjit cycling through Western Sahara
I spoke to Rob on the road yesterday just south of Ad Dakhla, I had to return to get VISA for Mauritania, so stopped with him to check he had one before reaching the border and having to cycle 400km back. To all his family and friends (and girlfriend!) he is in good sprits for the long straight windy sand blasting roads here in Western Sahara, is fit and well. Would have liked to spend more time speaking with him, top man! I’ll be keeping an eye out for him once I ride south with my Mauritanian VISA. Good luck my friend and I think you’re an ejjit for trip you’re on!! The adventure of a lifetime...
Rob, the Irish biker 8)
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Keep it up superstar!!
Well done Rob!! I can honestly say your blog is one of the bigger highlights of my day!!! Keep them coming. lots of love Phil
Moroccan Malt Loaf
We are pleased you are not with-out your your Malt Loaf.Hope you find equivelants as you proceed southwards. Keep up the great work and we continue to track you daily--Jen and David
Keep blogging!
Keep up the blogs, we're addicted to our daily fix! Take care, thinking of you always. Soda Pops xx
Keep drinking!
Keep up the good work Bob, thinking of you and following your progress! lol Suse and Tom xxx
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