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Our first taste of the Sahara Desert and the support vehicle is bogged....

The MAN 6x6 is on the way to the rescue

This was not the last time the snatch strap got a work out.

Philippe decides to have a go at driving the truck.

This was the rest day at Atar. Not exactly pristine workshop and work area, but it will have to do. After almost collapsing from exhaustion the day before, I got to have 12hrs sleep.

Denis decided to give me a hand. Just as well he did. I ended up working for 16 1/2hrs as it was!

My tool roll with the only tools I could carry on the plane. This is what I worked with for 16 days.

Here I am, tired, unshaven and in need of a shower. I could still manage a smile for the camera.

Photo: Chirstophe Barriere-Varju

The crew stopping for some lunch the next day. Each day we were given a lunch bag with supplies in it.

This is down town.....I don't know where? Notice the colour of the sky. That is due to the amount of sand and dust in the air.

The streets are pretty basic compared to what I am used to. Donkey carts are everywhere carrying all sorts of goods.

The stores put some of the wares out on display. A goat or two wandering around was another common sight.

At every stop, the locals were out in force to greet you and hopefully score a "Cuddle" or gift.

Local children loved the attention.

Bring out the camera and you are bound to get a reaction.

Here I am wondering where the hell I am??

Photo: Philippe Dasse

Here I am with some soccar fans. Pity the ball was flat!

Photo: Philippe Dasse

Yes they have spotted the camera again.

This guy just wanted his photo taken. Pose? Pose? Monsieur?

Photo: Philippe Dasse

Everyone wanted to see the tourists.

Photo: Philippe Dasse

This guy now wants a photo with his mate!

Photo: Philippe Dasse

Our roadbook to the next overnight stop was 1574km....we drove till midnight then pulled off the road and set up camp here for a few hours.

Not a bad view to wake up to.....unless you suffer from agoraphobia (scared of wide open spaces)

This photo was taken looking directly into the morning sun. So much dust was in the air that the sun just looked like a red ball.

Some locals gathering in town.

The streets and housing is very unique.

You had to keep an eye out for goats and camels on the road. I am not sure if these were wild, or belonged to someone.

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Our first taste of the Sahara Desert and the support vehicle is bogged....


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