We crossed the High Atlas via a 111km off road route which give us time to appreciate the spectacular scenery whilst enjoying being off the beaten track. Using GPS co-ordinates we navigated our way up to the pass at 2200 metres above sea level where we spent the night looking down on the most spectacular thunder storm. Just a hundred kilometres or so south of these dramatic mountains the terrain flattens and the Sahara begins. Sand dunes start rising out of the horizon and the clouds which formed and swirled within the mountains evaporate raising the temperature considerably.
We're currently in Zagora planning our drive west along a route which may or may not be passable due to the rains. The rivers all converge on these flatlands creating muddy deltas and washing away tracks and bridges. Still witnessing homes destroyed by these exceptional flash floods.
Above photos of our Berber hosts in the Atlas mountains and Jemima getting herself into a very uncompromising position!
7 comments:
That looks pretty hairy - is Sanna holding on to Jemima with all her might, and if so, shouldn't Jonnie get out of the driver's seat sharpish!! Anyway, looks like you made it though and I bet it was amazing. Perhaps you'll consider an alternative route back????
All well here. The Autumn colours are amazing, kids on great form, lots of skeletons, tomb stones and ghosts appearing in our neighbourhood!
Take care and loads of love
Nathalie
Hoorah - I seem to have kept my identity so hopefully you will be hearing from me more often.
Nxxx
Hello Jonny and Sanna,
Wow, your journey looks amazing! Mat and I are watching with a keen interest. You are certainly off the beaten track and it looks great. I (Claire) have a new job, about to start on 10th Nov as a Med Sales Rep, which means hard work but essentailly, more money. Mat's job is going really well and though sadly we lost Auriole, we have a new little Tonkinese Kitten, named Isis Aurora, she is adorable and our Aramis and her love eachother. Can't wait to see more of your fab adventure. Stay safe and lots of love, Clare and Mat and Kittens xxxx
Well she seems to be getting the hang of it!
What a trip - great to watch your progress...
you are missed on The Yard!
Keep on trekking - Eleanor
Hows the gearbox holding out?? Nice to see Sanna and the truck hard at work - you take it nice and easy Johnny :0 - all well here, not getting any quieter shout if you need anything guys - take good care. Andy, Stu and Rich
Good to hear from you Simon. Getting the hang of jumping ship more like!
Jonnie
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