We have been writing a blog since 2008 because back then that was what people did. We’d read a lot of blogs and found them so helpful for our sailing preparations, we thought we should write one too. Well in the preparation for our Pan-America trip we have been watching a lot of YouTube. SoContinue reading “Where’s the blog? We’ve had an upgrade”
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Flying with our dogs from UK to Canada
For those planning similar adventures, we thought we would share the details of the planning and execution of our trip in terms of transporting our dogs. Note – this is a record of our experience only and will not be updated with any changes in regulations, you should do your own research before travel. TravelContinue reading “Flying with our dogs from UK to Canada”
The route home – Roscoff, France
Well, they let us back into Spain! I had been worrying that I was never stamped out of Spain when we left for Morocco and rules have recently changed that UK rabies titre test results are apparently no longer accepted with EU pet passports, so the girls might not have been allowed either. However, weContinue reading “The route home – Roscoff, France”
Vineyards, monkeys and Fes city visits – Asilah, Morocco
After spending the previous afternoon helping to recover a motorhome off the wet grass, today we were in search of seafood. We decided as we had now filled our water tank, we’d head to the Aire in Oualidia itself. We passed probably 10 vans in the 2-3 miles into town and there was probably stillContinue reading “Vineyards, monkeys and Fes city visits – Asilah, Morocco”
More coastal travels to Essaouira and recovery jobs – Oulalida, Morocco
We woke to the sounds of the waves on the shore at Desert Point, a popular surfing spot. Kev took the dogs on a walk through the wooded area and saw there were even more vans parked up along the shore. It seems to be a rare area of permitted wild camping along the AtlanticContinue reading “More coastal travels to Essaouira and recovery jobs – Oulalida, Morocco”
Taking root in Tafraoute – Morocco
When we left our overnight stop on the riverbed in Tissint, we had a short drive to Tata the next morning. We had decided as it was many weeks since the truck had last been washed and we were plastered in Saharan sand, that we would pull in at a petrol station to fill up,Continue reading “Taking root in Tafraoute – Morocco”
3 day desert crossing – Tissinit, Morocco
The morning after we had waved Alex off at Marrakesh airport, we had the long drive back south to take us back onto our tour route around Morocco. We took a leisurely drive back over the Atlas Mountains, this time with photos and video already taken, we could just sit back and enjoy the spectacularContinue reading “3 day desert crossing – Tissinit, Morocco”
Unexpected Visitor – Marrakesh, Morocco
Our Boxing Day started with a change of plan. Our video call on Christmas Day with Alex, Kevin’s daughter, had gone so well she decided to fly out to see us while she had some time off over Christmas. By Christmas night the flights were booked and Alex was due into Marrakesh on 27th December.Continue reading “Unexpected Visitor – Marrakesh, Morocco”
Christmas in the Sahara – Erg Chebbi
Due the impromptu meet up at Gara Medouar the previous evening, we had opted for beers when we arrived with Charlotte, Stuart (@orkneyoverlanders), Dave, Amy (@the_day_we_ran_away) Kathrin and Steph (@ausfahrt4x4), instead of exploring. That gave us the perfect opportunity for a sunrise dog walk the following morning. We tried our best to quietly leave ourContinue reading “Christmas in the Sahara – Erg Chebbi”
Further off-road – Tendrara to Gara Medouar, Morocco
We woke early in our police-station carpark in Tendrara to find a heavy frost on the ground. Although you know it gets cold at night in the desert, somehow the crisp white covering comes as a surprise. There are stray dogs and cats galore in Tendrara so after a very swift dog walk, we packContinue reading “Further off-road – Tendrara to Gara Medouar, Morocco”
In for a Penney 