We left oasis camping, following a route plan devised the night before across small roads towards the Anti Atlas Mountains. It is a windy day, meaning that until we reach the mountains we are driving through an orange, sandy mist. Had it not been for the sand storm, we may have ventured further into the Sahara but on hearing that this wind has prevailed for the last four days we opted for the mountains instead.
The pre planned route was going well until we reach a road closed sign. However, the sign is laying down. Does this mean the road is no longer closed or that the wind has blown the sign over? Only one way to find out! On we go over places that have clearly been either cleared or hastily repaired until we reach a missing bridge! We are so close to our next junction, we can see the town we are heading to on the other side of the river. Time for Fay to prove herself once again, we take her for a paddle up stream. She does spin a bit; I expect the riverbed stones are hard on her girly feet? She does it! Emerging out the other side, to the waving approval of the road workers. Good old Fay!
By late afternoon we have reached the town of Tafraoute. We check out the three campsites plus a couple more further out, they are all much of a muchness, so pick the one with the prettiest name! This area is noted for the Lion rock, a large rock bearing the face of a lion. It's not quite Aslan, so somewhat disappointing after we have driven so far to see it.
The welcome at the site is warm, we will see what tomorrow brings. Whatever that maybe it won't involve baking mince pies!
Still looking good chaps. I hope you both have a merry Xmas.
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