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campbell987
May 10, 20222 min read
Stage 24 - a challenging day
A strange start to the day, as on the evening before, we had to switch our clocks forward by one hour; Morocco adjusted it’s time forward...
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campbell987
May 8, 20222 min read
Stage 23 - back to the coast
This was going to be a short run today, just 50 km with the only significant climb being done and dusted in the first 15 km. A late start...
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campbell987
May 7, 20223 min read
Stage 22 - Valée du Paradis
Late start from the Argan grove this morning. Tip: camping under an Argan tree may seem like a good idea, but the fruit drops off...
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campbell987
May 6, 20223 min read
Stage 21 - Country Lanes
Dew on the tent this morning, which is the first since leaving the coast over three weeks ago. But as I don’t have to carry the wet and...
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campbell987
May 5, 20222 min read
Stage 20 - Huge Descent
Definitely chilly this morning, but not as cold as I’d feared. Still pulled on wool undershirt long-sleeved, and wore my silk long john’s...
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campbell987
May 4, 20222 min read
Stage 19 - Tinmel Mosque
Hotel mornings never result in early get-always, but not a problem this morning, as it was overcast and cool at about 14° and we had...
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campbell987
May 4, 20222 min read
Rest Day - Marrakech
Pretty relaxed day, all in all. Laundry of course to resolve after a breakfast befitting this rather luxurious hotel and spa. Decided not...
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campbell987
May 2, 20223 min read
Stage 18 - Col de Tichka
A spectacular day in the High Atlas. I woke up cold, about 4:30 - realizing that I’d been cold for a while. The wind wasn’t really strong...
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campbell987
May 1, 20222 min read
Stage 17 - Blue Skies, Snow on the Ridge Lines
Another late start this morning but not a problem given the very short day. A beautiful morning as we set out, going into a climb...
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campbell987
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Rest Day - Aït Ben Haddou
I sure like rest days … even though we seem to wake up more or less at the normal time. Beautiful morning - still air, and cool. Several...
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campbell987
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Stage 16 - Hollywood Sahara
For whatever reason, last night was the first on this trip that I really had a good look at the stars - perhaps because we were on the...
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campbell987
Apr 28, 20222 min read
Stage 15 - Atlas in the distance
Another good sleep and for a change on a normal camp day, breakfast inside eaten at a table. Chilly and windy outside in the Gorge - good...
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campbell987
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Stage 14 - Dadès Gorges
Blasted out of a light sleep just after 04:00 by an unusually loud but at least clear call to prayers. As several of the local roosters...
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campbell987
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Stage 13 - Todra Gorges
Not a bad sleep, given the conditions; sure happy to have my ear plugs with me on this trip. Alnif is a positively happening place once...
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campbell987
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Stage 12 - out of the desert
Not a great sleep as about midnight or so, the wind really picked up; blowing out of the east at a fearsome intensity (weather reports...
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campbell987
Apr 24, 20222 min read
Rest Day - Merzouga
A great sleep, as in the proverbial log; I think I was fairly tied. Woke about 7:00 and followed Brad to breakfast which turned out to be...
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campbell987
Apr 23, 20223 min read
Stage 11 - The Wind giveth and the Winds taketh
A beautiful morning, skies clear and the breeze barely perceptible. All in all, a good sleep on my concrete bench by the pool. We’re back...
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campbell987
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Stage 10 - Gorges du Ziz
A very cold and windy night, but woke to clear skies. The morning wake-up and departure was delayed an hour due to the expected...
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campbell987
Apr 21, 20223 min read
Stage 9 - Middle Atlas
Morning wake-up and departure delayed by an hour today due expected (and ultimately confirmed) cold temperatures, too close to 0° for my...
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campbell987
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Stage 8 - Foothills
It’s always a bit difficult to have to leave a comfortable hotel, facing the next three nights in a tent. But…. it’s an adventure tour so...
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