Monthly Archives: December 2009

Crossing the Sahara

Posted on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 by robjkentjr

After a quick stopover in Atar to restock supplies and try to buy some more local currency, we set off across the Sahara Desert to the coast.  With a GPS it was a breeze but I can only imagine how … finish reading Crossing the Sahara

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Terjit Oasis

Posted on Saturday, 5 December 2009 by robjkentjr

After a week of seeing nothing but sand, we could have easily mistaken the Terjit Oasis for a mirage.  Mirage or not, the oasis is hidden in a long valley where the high rock formations channel water through a small … finish reading Terjit Oasis

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Chinguetti and Ouadane

Posted on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 by robjkentjr

Every overlander coming down from Europe said we had to visit the towns of Chinguetti and Ouadane.  They are both enclaves that cling to life in some of the most inhospitable terrain on the planet. Both towns sit on top … finish reading Chinguetti and Ouadane

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