6th and 7th april
Unfortunately Krysia has not had a good night and has a tummy bug! We have to drive because Adam leaves on friday morning and its a two days journey for us. We stop at the first pharmacy we come to and are immediately sold antibiotics, no doctors needed here So with that sorted and Krysia as comfortable as can be, we set off on the long and ever changing road to Ouarzarzate.
From the Sahara and a single track road as far as Zagora, all that's missing are the lions and giraffes!, we cross two mountain passes before the road allows us to gather speed as we enter palmerie valleys and ancient kasbahs. The single track roads are a pest as one of you has to go onto the hard shoulder to allow the other through, which is a game of bluff as nobody wants to. Its also time consuming so we soon put kilometers behind us after Zagora.
We drive past Agdz and over the high mountain range that separates it from Ouarzarzate. Stunning geology at every turn. It takes us 5 hours or so and we happily settle in at the camping for the rest of the day.
From the Sahara and a single track road as far as Zagora, all that's missing are the lions and giraffes!, we cross two mountain passes before the road allows us to gather speed as we enter palmerie valleys and ancient kasbahs. The single track roads are a pest as one of you has to go onto the hard shoulder to allow the other through, which is a game of bluff as nobody wants to. Its also time consuming so we soon put kilometers behind us after Zagora.
We drive past Agdz and over the high mountain range that separates it from Ouarzarzate. Stunning geology at every turn. It takes us 5 hours or so and we happily settle in at the camping for the rest of the day. Krysia sleeps most of the way and has a quiet evening, I go for a walk and have my favourite experiences at small shops buying bread etc while Adam takes a stroll into town to
see what he can find. A targine for me and Adam for supper, Krysia only eats because she has to , to take her second antibiotic.
We set off this morning at 11 ish, another long drive ahead of us with Krysia only slightly better.
She again sleeps on and off most of the way, she braves it well as it has to be done. Snow has fallen recently high up in the Atlas, its melt water evident but of no threat. The traffic is flowing freely and I go at my own pace over the 2260 meter pass ( over 7000ft!). Its the descent which is exciting!, a series of hairpin bends taking you swiftly down to a much lower level and the van goes well and takes it in its stride. Well done van! Its one heck of a road, built by the french. Before that it was a tribal place governed by the strongest chief! Its now the main artery between the Marakech and the desert, a very busy road. Its also a very warm day and we are relieved to get to the lovely campsite we set off from nearly two weeks ago. We even have a swim, Krysia too,
before settling in to our last night with Adam. Its been a real joy to have him with us and we'll miss him. So a very tired goodnight to you all
She again sleeps on and off most of the way, she braves it well as it has to be done. Snow has fallen recently high up in the Atlas, its melt water evident but of no threat. The traffic is flowing freely and I go at my own pace over the 2260 meter pass ( over 7000ft!). Its the descent which is exciting!, a series of hairpin bends taking you swiftly down to a much lower level and the van goes well and takes it in its stride. Well done van! Its one heck of a road, built by the french. Before that it was a tribal place governed by the strongest chief! Its now the main artery between the Marakech and the desert, a very busy road. Its also a very warm day and we are relieved to get to the lovely campsite we set off from nearly two weeks ago. We even have a swim, Krysia too,
before settling in to our last night with Adam. Its been a real joy to have him with us and we'll miss him. So a very tired goodnight to you allFrom Ted, Krysia and Adam
all our love
xxx
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