Wednesday 10th June
We had a good evening last night spending time with the over landers. Supper in the village was good. It was quite festive and we had a reasonable meal bur no liquor, this is a very dry state.
When we got back to the hotel it was so hot inside we moved our beds to the back yard. Despite a donkey braying, dogs barking and some woman projectile vomiting extremely close to us we did get some sleep.
We rose early and after tea on the pavement outside of the hotel I had a quick haircut while the young boys were looking to have their legs waxed and get a facial. I’m now being referred to as the convict my hair’s so short. For $2 it’s fine. Hair 4U needs to take note of the prices.
Today had been another slow day. We finally got clear of customs by midday and packed up and left immediately. The road was straight into the desert and I’ve never seen a more desolate wasteland. Getting stuck out here could be extremely dangerous. It’s been black volcanic rock with not one living thing, no trees, grass, animals or people. Temperatures stayed close to 42 the whole way.
We have finally reached rock bottom. It’s been a long downhill slide from the 4 Seasons but tonight we’re on the sand, not even tents! It’s too hot to bother erecting them. We’re on the bank of the Nile outside Abri about 240 km from Wadi. We stopped at a reasonable hour needing time to set up, have a swim and to get out of the heat.
Jim
We had a good evening last night spending time with the over landers. Supper in the village was good. It was quite festive and we had a reasonable meal bur no liquor, this is a very dry state.
When we got back to the hotel it was so hot inside we moved our beds to the back yard. Despite a donkey braying, dogs barking and some woman projectile vomiting extremely close to us we did get some sleep.
We rose early and after tea on the pavement outside of the hotel I had a quick haircut while the young boys were looking to have their legs waxed and get a facial. I’m now being referred to as the convict my hair’s so short. For $2 it’s fine. Hair 4U needs to take note of the prices.
Today had been another slow day. We finally got clear of customs by midday and packed up and left immediately. The road was straight into the desert and I’ve never seen a more desolate wasteland. Getting stuck out here could be extremely dangerous. It’s been black volcanic rock with not one living thing, no trees, grass, animals or people. Temperatures stayed close to 42 the whole way.
We have finally reached rock bottom. It’s been a long downhill slide from the 4 Seasons but tonight we’re on the sand, not even tents! It’s too hot to bother erecting them. We’re on the bank of the Nile outside Abri about 240 km from Wadi. We stopped at a reasonable hour needing time to set up, have a swim and to get out of the heat.
Jim
Hi James
ReplyDeleteBack from Mozam - had a great trip. Enjoyed reading your comments and the pictures as well. Maybe you could post a few more as it gives a really good idea of where you are at. Looks and souds amazing. Enjoy your birthday on Thursday
Macco